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Orange Poppy Seed Cake

By: Melissa Belanger
This orange poppy seed cake is infused with bright orange zest and earthy poppy seeds baked into a light and fluffy loaf and topped with sweet orange glaze.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
9 slices

Ingredients 

For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F and grease a loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds together until evenly distributed.
  • With an electric mixer, mix the oil, sugar and orange zest together until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Add the coconut yogurt and orange juice and mix until combined.
  • Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing until incorporated.
  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 - 55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely before removing from the loaf pan.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, orange juice, orange zest and a small pinch of salt.
  • When cake is cooled, glaze as desired.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 416kcal (21%), Carbohydrates: 55g (18%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 20g (31%), Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 36mg (12%), Sodium: 264mg (11%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 31g (34%), Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)