Ingredients for Levana's Orange Poppy Seed Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Vegetable Oil
- Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Poppy Seed
- Margarine
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How to Make Levana's Orange Poppy Seed Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest.
- Set aside the dry ingredients.
- In a stand mixer, beat 4 large eggs with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
- Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, and 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional). Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup slightly thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
- Once the cake is baked, immediately remove it from the oven and carefully unmold it from the springform pan.
- Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or toothpick.
- Pour the warm syrup evenly over the top and sides of the cake while it's still hot. The cake will absorb the syrup.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
111g
Fat
17g
Carbs
16g
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