Orange Ginger Poppy Seed Cake Martha Stewart Recipe

Indulge in this delightful Orange Ginger Poppy Seed Cake, a treasured recipe from Martha Stewart Weddings (Winter/Spring 1995). This zesty and fragrant cake is perfect for any occasion. The recipe is easily adaptable for different sized pans – simply measure the pan's volume (fill with water to 2/3 capacity) and scale the batter accordingly. Get ready to wow your guests with this moist and flavorful masterpiece!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 184.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Orange Ginger Poppy Seed Cake Martha Stewart

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How to Make Orange Ginger Poppy Seed Cake Martha Stewart

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter with 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the zest of 2 large oranges, ½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup plain yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

25g

Carbs

7g