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Blood Orange Poppy Seed Cake

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Here is a nice twist from the lemon poppy seed combo: Indulge in a burst of vibrant flavors with this show-stopping seasonal blood orange poppy seed cake. A slice of heaven on a plate!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 38 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6

Ingredients
 

  • 2 eggs (Large)
  • 5.29 oz (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 Blood Orange zest
  • 2 (120 g) Blood Orange juice (4.23 oz | 120 g)
  • 2.82 oz (80 g) heavy cream
  • 1.41 oz (40 g) vegetable oil (I used Avocado Oil)
  • 7.05 oz (200 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp (6 g) baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp (18 g) poppy seeds

Instructions
 

BLOOD ORANGE CAKE PREPARATION

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs together with the granulated sugar for 2 minutes on Medium speed, until light and fluffy. Mix in the blood orange zest and juice with the heavy cream and vegetable oil. Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder and poppy seed.
    2 eggs, 5.29 oz granulated sugar, 2 Blood Orange zest, 2 Blood Orange juice, 2.82 oz heavy cream, 1.41 oz vegetable oil, 7.05 oz all-purpose flour, 1/2 Tbsp baking powder, 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • Pour the preparation into your prepared loaf tin. NOTE: The batter is quite runny, that's normal.

BAKE!

  • Bake for 38 minutes at 320F/160C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cake from 35 minutes). It is ready when the toothpick inserted comes out clean or with little to no crumbs.
  • Once your Blood Orange Poppy Seed Cake is out of the oven, let it cool down in the mold for about 20 minutes. Then flip it over and wrap it in cling film while it is still warm. Let it cool down. When ready to enjoy, unwrap the film and cut a slice. NOTE: That's the secret to keep a cake moist! Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
  • NOTE: This cake is best enjoyed the day of. However, you can store it wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Blood Orange Poppy Seed Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 99mg4%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 237IU5%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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