Orange & Poppy Seed Cake

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9 Ingredients

Frosting

1 1/2 cup sifted icing sugar
60grams cream cheese

1 orange, juiced and rind grated (1 tbs reserved for frosting)
155grams unsalted butter, softened (save 30g soft butter for frosting)
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
1tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup milk

Nutrition per serving

20% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

Discover our delicious orange and poppy seed cake recipe that will make your day. Bursting with flavour, this treat is perfect for any occasion.

Method

Step 1 of 6

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 22x11cm loaf tin and line base with baking paper.

Step 2 of 6

Finely grate the zest of the orange then juice. Set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of juice for frosting later on.

Step 3 of 6

Beat butter and sugar with an electric beater until pale and creamy. Whisk in eggs one at a time. Stir in orange rind and poppy seeds.

Step 4 of 6

Fold in flour until well combined. Add milk and orange juice. Stir well.

Step 5 of 6

Pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 4 minutes until golden. Test with a skewer. Rest in tin for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.

Step 6 of 6

Beat sifted icing sugar, soft butter, and cream cheese together until smooth to create the frosting. Add 1 tbs of reserved orange juice and mix until frosting is creamy. Spread over cooled cake. Cut into slices to serve.

Tip: You can also use the batter to make delicious muffins but reduce the cook time to 25-30 minutes.