Description
Orange Poppy Seed Summer Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunny days with its zesty orange flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. This fluffy, golden cake is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging on a warm afternoon. Topped with a light glaze, each slice promises to bring joy and vibrant memories, making it an irresistible treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh oranges
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ? cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an eight-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for ten minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg