Description
This Orange Poppyseed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting shines with vibrant flavors and delightful textures. It’s easy to make, incredibly moist, and perfect for brunch or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup unsweetened oat milk
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons poppyseeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Dried orange slices
- Extra poppyseeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sugar and orange zest; then whisk in oat milk, orange juice, olive oil, and vanilla bean paste.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, poppyseeds, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-32 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat butter, cream cheese, and cornstarch together and gradually add powdered sugar to make frosting.
- Frost the cooled cake and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, ensure all ingredients are plant-based.
Adjust sugar in the frosting to taste; everyone has different sweetness preferences.
Experiment by adding chopped nuts for an extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg