Description
Indulgent orange and poppy seed cake brings Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table, blending citrus zest with delicate nutty notes. Delightful slices promise a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium organic orange
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/3 cup poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a loaf pan with grease, optionally lining with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Massage sugar and orange zest together until the mixture becomes aromatic and the zest releases its essential oils.
- Whisk orange juice, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate the wet ingredients into the sugar-zest mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, avoiding overmixing to maintain a light texture.
- Gradually introduce olive oil, continuing to fold until the batter achieves a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to level the surface evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and testing with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Boost orange flavor by adding extra zest or a splash of orange extract for more intense citrusy notes.
- Swap yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt to make the cake vegan-friendly.
- Prevent poppy seeds from sinking by lightly coating them in flour before adding to the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the cake.
- Create a glossy orange glaze by mixing powdered sugar with fresh orange juice to drizzle over the cooled cake for added sweetness and shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg