ORANGE POPPY-SEED POUND CAKE (LIGHTEN-UP RECIPE)

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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

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup oil
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3/4 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons low-fat milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
orange zest, strips (for garnish) (optional)

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.

Charles James
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh oranges or orange juice, depending on what I have on hand.


Atamelang Mahaha
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Brylon Warren
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would recommend using more butter or oil next time.


nuhu shuaibu
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Prakash Gautam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Faisal Alyas
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a simple, yet delicious cake.


Jesse Rippy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great! It's moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Robert Chase Jr
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I love the combination of orange and poppy seeds. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Raja Sheriyar
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This cake was a bit denser than I expected, but it was still very good. The poppy seeds added a nice texture and the orange flavor was subtle but present. I would make it again, but I might try using a different recipe next time.


Marissa Valdez
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I'm not usually a fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor is just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bonnie Parent
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. The orange zest and poppy seeds really make this cake special.


Md Shahariya
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This orange poppy seed pound cake is divine! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the poppy seeds add a lovely crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.