Orange Poppy Seed Pound Cake
"Bright citrusy oranges meet soft and fluffy pound cake. Today, we're making orange poppy seed pound cake topped with an almond-orange glaze. Orange poppy seed pound cake is a refreshing citrus cake studded with poppy seeds. It’s dense, moist, and the perfect amount of sweet making it great alongside your cup of coffee or tea in the morning! Bright citrusy oranges meet soft and fluffy pound cake. Today, we’re making orange poppy seed pound cake topped with an almond-orange glaze. "
Serves16
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time50 min
Cooking MethodOven
Cooking Vessel Size9x5 Loaf Pan, Mixing Bowls, hand mixer
Ingredients
- 12 ounce All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Poppy Seeds
- 2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 teaspoon Orange Zest
- 12 ounce Unsalted Butter
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese
- 6 Large Eggs
- 2 Large Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2/3 cup Orange Juice
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Orange Extract
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter and flour two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans (or eight 5-3/4×3-inch mini loaf pans, each with a 2-cup capacity).
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk in the poppy seeds. Blend the sugar and zest with fingers.
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