MAKEOVER ALMOND POPPY SEED CAKE

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When our taste testers tried this, they were impressed with its mildly sweet flavor and fluffy texture, noting it was "easy to eat" and that "people will love this." Shirley Durbin - Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, applesauce and oil until well blended. Beat in the milk, extracts and butter flavoring. Combine the flours, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in poppy seeds., Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Angela Pinto
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This cake was a hit at my party!


Maker Publicity
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This cake is a keeper!


Solomon Opoku
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mm radaion hossen
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This cake was easy to make and the results were great!


Karen Kapungwe
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste.


celine celine
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This cake was delicious! The almond and poppy seed flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


amd arbif
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the almond and poppy seed topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Fun family'S game
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake still turned out dry. I would recommend adding a bit more moisture to the batter, such as milk or sour cream.


shialee heart
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it has turned out perfectly. The almond and poppy seed flavors are a great combination, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alex Ibrahim
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and the results are always great. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the almond and poppy seed topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Misty Hare
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The almond and poppy seed flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.