How to Make Orange-Pumpkin Poppy Seed Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of citrus and warm spices that just screams fall. And when it comes to fall baking, nothing quite hits the spot like a delicious, moist cake. That's where this Orange-Pumpkin Poppy Seed Cake comes in. It's a delightful twist on the classic pumpkin cake, bringing in the bright, tangy flavor of oranges and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds.

With its vibrant orange hue and delicate speckles of black from the poppy seeds, this cake is as beautiful a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 28 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  • Beat the cake mix, eggs, and orange juice together in a mixing bowl on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat in the pumpkin. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour the batter into the prepared pans, dividing evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 28 to 31 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 162mg