Description
A delightful cake combining zesty orange and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and generously grease your preferred cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, blending well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, orange zest, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combinedโbe careful not to overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and orange juice until smooth and creamy for the frosting.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the cooled cake.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use freshly grated orange zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg