Poppy Seed Citrus Cake Recipe

Poppy Seed Citrus Cake Recipe
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100% would make again

“My youngest daughter loves anything with lemon and this is her favorite cake," writes Charolette Westfall from Houston, Texas. "It's refreshing and a delight for spring! Also perfect for Easter and easy to pack for early picnics.”

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) lemon cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/3 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • GLAZE:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, orange juice and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds, lemon and orange peel.
  • Pour into a well-greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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 the confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with lemon and orange peel. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 369 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Poppy Seed Citrus Cake published in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008, p45

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Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2009 by KrisMc

Minus the poppy seeds, we call this Orange Cooler Cake. It's been a family favorite for 30 yrs!!!!

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