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.
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[email protected]This is the best orange poppy seed pound cake I've ever had.
Philip Kihanya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, I could eat it every day.
Lamia alfi
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's a lightened-up version.
Ms.Salma Islam
[email protected]I love the way the poppy seeds add a little bit of crunch to the cake.
Colette Fontenot
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a light dessert after a heavy meal.
Mustansar Kaka
[email protected]I've made this cake with both orange zest and orange juice and it's great both ways.
Zaid Zaidbaloch
[email protected]I added a cup of chocolate chips to the batter and it made the cake even more delicious.
Zahida Sadiq
[email protected]I made this cake gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and it turned out great.
Xander Cary
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange flavored desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It was so delicious.
TExactly
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Saif Tarar
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.
Asake Olamide gold
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so light and fluffy.
mohamedi pingu
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Gideon Sunday
[email protected]I love the orange flavor in this cake. It's a perfect springtime treat.
Terrance Pearson Sr
[email protected]This is my new favorite pound cake recipe. It's so moist and delicious.
Nathnael Moges
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Flora Karimi njeru
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the orange flavor and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch.
Lerato Mohomane
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic recipe that everyone loves.
Samuel Speedster
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my brunch party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange and poppy seed combination was perfect.