Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup corn oil; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons poppy seed; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

2 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup corn oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons poppy seed
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
3
In large bowl of mixer, combine sugar, corn oil, eggs, vanilla and almond extracts.
4
Beat to blend.
5
Combine and sift flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt into separate bowl.
6
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk into large mixing bowl containing sugar mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
7
Mix to blend.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake approximately 45 to 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
10
Remove cake from oven and place pan on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
11
Prepare glaze while cake is cooling: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice and almond extract together in a small bowl to blend.
12
Turn out cake onto rack or cake platter.
13
Spoon glaze over warm cake and allow cake to cool completely before slicing.
14
Note: This poppy seed cake, which works in low or high altitudes without adjustment, will keep a number of days in a covered container on the counter top and freezes well unglazed.
15
Serve it plain for snacking, glazed for desserts or with orange slices for breadfast.

1207

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3/4 cups sugar, 1 cup corn oil, 3 large eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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