Orange Pumpkin Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Wow your guests with this incredibly moist and flavorful Orange Pumpkin Poppy Seed Bundt Cake! This easy-to-make recipe uses a simple cake mix base, elevated with pumpkin puree, zesty orange juice, and a delightful poppy seed crunch. The vibrant orange glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making it ideal for Thanksgiving, autumn gatherings, or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 221.4 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Pumpkin Poppy Seed Cake

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How to Make Orange Pumpkin Poppy Seed Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of spice cake mix, 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, 3 large eggs, and 1/2 cup orange juice.
  3. Beat on low speed until just moistened, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting it onto the wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze: Sift 2 cups powdered sugar into a small bowl.
  9. Gradually whisk in 2-3 tablespoons of orange juice until a smooth, pourable glaze forms. Add more orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

4g

Carbs

13g