What gives this Orange Poppy Seed Cake its citrus flavor?

Orange juice and finely grated orange zest are incorporated into the cake batter, providing a bright, zesty flavor.

Can I make this Orange Poppy Seed Cake gluten-free?

The recipe uses self-raising flour, so you would need to experiment with a gluten-free self-raising flour blend and adjust liquid as needed.

How do I ensure my Orange Poppy Seed Cake is moist?

The recipe combines vegan butter, soy milk, and orange juice to create a tender crumb, but be careful not to over-mix the batter before baking.

What kind of frosting is used for this vegan cake?

This cake is topped with a simple vegan cream cheese frosting made from vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, orange juice, and icing sugar.

How should I store leftover Orange Poppy Seed Cake?

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator if your home is warm, to keep the frosting fresh. This type of cake also freezes well.

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Orange Poppy Seed Cake
[Vegan]

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A slice of vegan orange poppy seed cake topped with a generous swirl of white cream cheese frosting, garnished with a sprinkle of poppy seeds and orange zest, served on a white plate.

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Orange Poppy Seed Cake [Vegan]

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Poppyseed cake that's brimming with orangey goodness and topped with a creamy frosting? Yes, please! This moist cake is easy-to-make, is perfectly decadent (but can still be enjoyed for breakfast), and has lovely citrusy notes in each bite. Enjoy with some vanilla rooibos tea.

Ingredients You Need for Orange Poppy Seed Cake [Vegan]

For the Cake:

2 cups self-raising flour
1/4 cup vegan butter
1/2 cup fine sugar
1 cup soy milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
1 tablespoon vegan butter
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 cup icing sugar

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How to Prepare Orange Poppy Seed Cake [Vegan]

Combine the melted vegan spread and sugar in a bowl and mix. Add the rest of the ingredients (the poppy seeds and orange zest go in last) and combine but don’t over-mix. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 356°F.
Allow to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, just mix all of the ingredients together.
Top the cake with frosting and serve.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.