Cream-Filled Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Oil and flour a 9-inch spring-form pan and set aside.

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   Sift together the flours, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.

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   Place the tofu, oil, maple syrup, orange juice, vanilla and orange extracts, and orange peel in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.

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   Add to the flour mixture and stir well.

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   Fold the poppy seeds into the batter and pour into the prepared pan.

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   Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

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   Cool 5 minutes before removing the sides of the pan, then allow the cake to cool completely.

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   To prepare the filling, combine the orange juice and agar flakes in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.

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    Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the agar is completely dissolved.

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    Place the tofu, maple syrup, orange peel, and vanilla in a blender or food processor, and blend until very smooth and creamy.

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    Add to the saucepan with the agar mixture and simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.

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    To Make the Orange Glaze:

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    Place the orange juice in a small saucepan, add the arrow-root, and stir to dissolve.

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    Add the brown rice syrup, and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.

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    Cool slightly before using.

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    Variations:

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    Depending on the type of cake you want to glaze, you can use other varieties of juice for this recipe.

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    Apple, pineapple, and cranberry juice are popular choices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.