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Almond Orange Poppy Seed Cake

Almond Orange Poppy Seed Cake

The ultimate treat for any occasion, the Almond Orange Poppy Seed Cake is flavorful, moist, and perfectly sweet. With its zesty orange glaze and nutty almond flavor, this easy-to-make cake is a delightful dessert that everyone will love. Make it tonight for a burst of flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • cups granulated white sugar
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • teaspoons salt
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • cups milk
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • teaspoons almond extract
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325℉. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the eggs, milk, oil, butter, poppy seeds, vanilla, and almond extracts. Add the egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 2 minutes. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan; spread evenly.
  4. Bake for about 65 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan to the wire rack (place some paper towels or wax paper under the rack).
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and orange juice. Heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in the extracts. Generously brush the orange glaze over the top and sides of the warm cake. Let it cool on the wire rack.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain moisture.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the cake for up to three months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil.
  • Pairing: This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of herbal tea or a glass of milk.
  • Glazing tips: Brush the glaze onto the warm cake for better absorption and flavor.
  • Variations: Try adding lemon zest for a different citrus twist in flavor.