Enjoy a delightful and healthier twist on the classic orange and poppyseed cake. This gluten-free cake is light, fluffy, and packed with zesty orange flavor and crunchy poppyseeds. Topped with a creamy orange-infused frosting, this cake is perfect for any coffee and cake catch-up with friends.
Why You’ll Love This: This cake boasts a perfect gluten-free texture that’s moist and flavorful, thanks to the combination of gluten-free flour and almond meal. The orange zest and juice provide a refreshing citrus kick, while the poppyseeds add a lovely crunch. The light cream cheese frosting sweetened with honey and orange juice complements the cake beautifully, making it a guilt-free indulgence.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for coffee catch-ups, afternoon tea, brunches, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delicious and healthy treat. It’s also great for birthdays, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a dessert at home.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful presentation, sprinkle extra poppyseeds over the frosting. You can also garnish with orange zest curls or thin slices of orange. Serve the cake on a decorative cake stand or platter to enhance its appeal.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup gluten-free plain flour
- 1 cup almond meal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener
- 2 tbsp poppyseeds
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice from 1/2 orange
- 1/3 cup lite olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 block lite cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice from 1/2 orange
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and line a cake tin.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free plain flour, almond meal, baking powder, sugar or sweetener, and poppyseeds.
- Add the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, eggs, and milk. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, combine the lite cream cheese, honey, and orange juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with extra poppyseeds for decoration.
Enjoy this healthier frosted orange and poppyseed cake, a delicious and guilt-free treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
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