For those seeking a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of orange and poppy seeds, look no further! Individual orange and poppy seed pound cakes are a culinary delight, offering a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, these individual cakes are a great way to indulge your sweet cravings without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting these delectable individual orange and poppy seed pound cakes, providing you with the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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ORANGE-AND-POPPY-SEED SHEET CAKE
Full of citrus flavor, this recipe includes orange zest, sour cream, poppy seeds, and vanilla paste in the batter and orange juice in the luscious, easy icing. To serve, shower with more poppy seeds and get creative when cutting: Small and large planks, slices on the bias, and even triangles are fair game when it comes to a sheet cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch or 8-by-12-inch baking pan with butter. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Butter parchment.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine eggs and sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes. Add flour mixture; beat to combine. Add butter, zest, poppy seeds, and vanilla; beat to combine. Add sour cream; beat until smooth.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with a spatula. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes (for 9-by-13-inch) or about 40 minutes (for 8-by-12).
- Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Using parchment overhangs, lift cake out of pan and let cool completely on rack. (Cake can be made to this point and stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day.)
- Icing: Whisk together confectioners' sugar, butter, and orange juice until smooth. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Let set at least 20 minutes before serving. Iced cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
INDIVIDUAL ORANGE AND POPPY SEED POUND CAKES
Categories Cake Mixer Dessert Bake Christmas Orange Winter Edible Gift Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour four 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/8-inch loaf pans. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and unsalted butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice, grated orange peel and vanilla extract (batter may look curdled). Beat in flour mixture. Fold in poppy seeds.
- Divide batter equally among prepared pans (about 1 1/2 cups each). Place pans in oven. Bake until tops of cakes are brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer pans to rack. Cool cakes 10 minutes. Cut around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out onto wire racks and cool completely. (Cakes can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Wrap in aluminum foil; store cakes at room temperature.)
ORANGE POPPY-SEED POUND CAKE (LIGHTEN-UP RECIPE)
Found this recipe in the 1/14/08 issue of Womans World magazine. This sounds delicious! Posting for safe keeping. It says this is a lighten-up recipe and less than half the calories and 2/3 less fat than the classic version.
Provided by KaraRN
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2" loaf pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; reserve.
- On medium speed beat granulated sugar, oil and egg whites until blended. On low, beat in poppy seeds, 1 1/2 t zest and flour mixture.
- Beat in 3/4 c milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar with remaining 2 t of milk and 1/2 t zest; pour over cake.
- Garnish with orange zest strips, if desired.
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate diluted with 1/2 cup of water.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients incorporate smoothly and create a lighter, fluffier cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can gluten in the flour to develop too much, which can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cakes need to bake for a few minutes longer.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These individual orange and poppy seed pound cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for a breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack. The cakes are moist and fluffy, with a bright orange flavor and a hint of poppy seeds. The orange glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine. These cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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