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- Looking for a last minute dessert that will be a showstopper? Incredibly moist and tender this tried and true Poppy Seed Cake with orange almond and vanilla glaze is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert menu! Did I mention- it is a one bowl cake? Easy and delicious. Win! Win!
- Simple Ingredients
- Why Add Poppy Seeds to a Cake?
- Almond and Vanilla Flavoring in Poppy Seed Cake
- Storing and Freezing Instructions Poppy Seed Cake
- Sharon’s Poppy Seed Cake Story
- Made with Amore, Elena.
- From My Cucina to Your Table. Mangia! Mangia! (Eat!)
- More Delicious Sweet Recipes for YOU
- Tried and True Poppy Seed Cake Recipe
Looking for a last minute dessert that will be a showstopper? Incredibly moist and tender this tried and true Poppy Seed Cake with orange almond and vanilla glaze is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert menu! Did I mention- it is a one bowl cake? Easy and delicious. Win! Win!
This cake looks and tastes fancy with minimal effort. The rich and moist cake is drowned in a sweet orange almond and vanilla glaze to create the most delightful flavor combination. This is a tried and true Davis family recipe. I know you will love to serve it for weekend gatherings and special occasions.
My mother-in-law, Sharon, introduced me to this poppy seed cake almost 17 years ago and it is one I love to make and share when we have guests. Everyone LOVES this cake. It is easy enough that I can make it on a weekday for a sweet treat that the entire family enjoys, or save for a special occasion. It is a great excuse to gather in the kitchen and chat while enjoying a delicious slice of cake.
Simple Ingredients
Cake
- Oil (such as avocado or canola)
- Sugar
- Flour
- Poppyseeds
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
- Milk
- Baking Powder
- Salt
Glaze
- Orange Juice
- Orange Zest
- Butter
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
Honestly, on a lazy day I make this cake without the glaze and just dust with powdered sugar. It is delicious both ways!
Why Add Poppy Seeds to a Cake?
Blue poppy seeds are produced throughout Europe and possess a distinct almond flavor as opposed to the mellower taste of white and brown poppy seeds. Poppy seeds for baking must be toasted or baked before for their flavor to be at their peak. You will love the taste of poppy seeds in this cake!
Poppy seeds perform several functions in baked goods such as:
Flavor: provide a rich nutty flavor, may be intensified by toasting.
Aroma: provide a mild nutty aroma.
Texture: contributes a crunchy texture.
I absolutely love the addition of poppy seeds in baked goods and breads. After trying this cake I know you will too!
Almond and Vanilla Flavoring in Poppy Seed Cake
The vanilla and almond flavoring really set this cake apart from any other poppy seed cake I’ve ever tried. The flavors make the aromatic scent of the poppy seeds POP! All the flavors work so well to create a delicate flavor in this delicious poppy seed cake.
Storing and Freezing Instructions Poppy Seed Cake
Store the cake covered at room temperature for 2-3 days. To freeze, allow the cake to cool completely, then covered tightly and freeze for up to 3 months (do not freeze with glaze). Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. Make glaze and top with glaze just before serving.
Sharon’s Poppy Seed Cake Story
My husband vividly remembers eating this poppy seed cake every year at their family ranch in the sawtooth mountains. His mom, Sharon, would make it the day before and pack it in a plastic cake carrier to enjoy while they spent the weekend with family fishing, BBQing, and swimming. He was always amazed that the cake made it in one piece after the long and bumpy ride to their secluded and magical 100 acre ranch. The sweet almond poppy seed cake infused with orange glaze tasted even better when he ate it in the crisp mountain air. Isn’t it funny how one cake can create a memory for a lifetime? We hope this cake becomes a treasured family recipe in your home too.
Made with Amore, Elena.
From My Cucina to Your Table. Mangia! Mangia! (Eat!)
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Tried and True Poppy Seed Cake
Incredibly light and tender this tried and true Poppy Seed Cake with orange almond and vanilla glaze is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert menu! Did I mention- it is a one bowl cake? Easy and delicious. Win! Win! Who doesn’t love a one bowl cake? This cake looks and tastes fancy with minimal effort. The light and tender cake are drowned in a sweet orange almond and vanilla glaze to create the most delightful flavor combination. This is a tried and true Davis family recipe. I know you will love to serve it for weekend gatherings and special occasions.
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/8 cup oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Glaze
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a bundt pan with cooking spay, or grease and flour, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the sugar and eggs until you obtain a creamy and fluffy texture. About 5-8 minutes. Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and poppy seeds to the bowl. Mix to incorporate with a whisk until smooth. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix to combine with an electric mixer. No more than 1 minute.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for 60 minutes. Make the glaze (directions below). Allow the cake to cool. Invert the cake onto a cake plate. Pour the prepared glaze over the cake and let it drip down the sides. Mangia! (Eat!)
Glaze
- Make the glaze by combining all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Notes
- Honestly, on a lazy day I make this cake without the glaze and just dust with powdered sugar. It is delicious both ways!
- Storing and Freezing Instructions:
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for 2-3 days. To freeze, allow the cake to cool completely, then covered tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Sweet
- Method: American
- Cuisine: American
This bundt cake was outstanding! Made it for a party and it was so good and very well received. I actually even used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free flour because several people at the party can’t eat gluten and it was wonderful – would have never known it was gluten free. Thank you for this delicious recipe – will definitely be making this one again!
I am so happy you loved it. Great to know about Bob’s Red Mill 1:1. Love their products.