Moist Orange and Poppy Seed Cake Recipe
Easy recipes shine with this moist orange and poppy seed cake, a perfect citrus dessert for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the orange juice and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.