Easy Poppy Seed Cake

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This is a very easy cake to make and everyone seems to like it.

Jo.

 

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Easy Poppy Seed Cake

 

Recipe By :Jane O'Connor

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Baking Cakes

Nuts & Seeds Quick & Easy

Tried

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 c self-raising flour -- sifted

1 c castor sugar

2 tbsps poppy seeds

185 g butter

1 1/2 tsps vanilla essence

3/4 c milk

3 eggs

Orange Topping:

2 oranges

3/4 c water

1/2 c brown sugar

 

Leave the poppy seeds to soak in the milk for about an hour. Prepare a

loaf tin or small round cake tin. Put the butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla

and sifted flour into a bowl with the milk and poppy seeds.

 

Beat well until blended (low speed in an electric mixer) and then increase

the speed and beat until the mixture changes colour.

 

Pour into the tin and bake for one hour in a moderate oven. When

completely cold, top with the orange peel mixture.

 

Orange Topping:

Peel the rind off of the oranges using a potato peeler. Cut the rind into

very thin strips.

 

Place the water and brown sugar in a saucepan and heat until the sugar is

dissolved.

 

Add the rind and simmer gently for five minutes. Using a pair of metal

tongs, remove the rind from the syrup and spread on a tray to cool.

 

Source:

" The Age "

 

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Per serving: 3029 Calories (kcal); 180g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat);

54g Protein; 303g Carbohydrate; 991mg Cholesterol; 4996mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 12 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fruit; 34

1/2 Fat; 4 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Occasionally you come across a cake that is so different to the

norm, it inspires a baking effort.

An impromptu cup of coffee recently turned up a wonderful cake

filled with poppy seeds and topped with shredded, caramelised

orange peel.

The texture was wonderful, and the citrus tang with a dollop of

cream on the side was heavenly. It is the sort of cake in which a

little goes a long way because of the rich flavours.

This version is a one-bowl effort, although there is a bit of

forward preparation. The orange topping can be made in advance

and lemon peel can be treated in the same way.

Try a bit of orange topping on a chocolate cake as well for a

different effect.

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Leave the poppy seeds to soak in the milk for about an hour. Prepare a loaf

tin or small round cake tin. Put the butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla and

sifted flour into a bowl with the milk and poppy seeds.

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Beat well until blended (low speed in an electric mixer) and then increase

the speed and beat until the mixture changes colour.

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Pour into the tin and bake for one hour in a moderate oven. When completely

cold, top with the orange peel mixture.

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Orange Topping: & #013; & #010;Peel the rind off of the oranges using a potato

peeler. Cut the rind into very thin strips.

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Place the water and brown sugar in a saucepan and heat until the sugar is

dissolved.

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Add the rind and simmer gently for five minutes. Using a pair of metal

tongs, remove the rind from the syrup and spread on a tray to cool.

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The Age

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<Note>

Occasionally you come across a cake that is so different to the norm, it

inspires a baking effort. & #013; & #010;An impromptu cup of coffee recently

turned up a wonderful cake filled with poppy seeds and topped with shredded,

caramelised orange peel. & #013; & #010;The texture was wonderful, and the

citrus tang with a dollop of cream on the side was heavenly. It is the sort

of cake in which a little goes a long way because of the rich

flavours. & #013; & #010;This version is a one-bowl effort, although there is a

bit of forward preparation. The orange topping can be made in advance and

lemon peel can be treated in the same way. & #013; & #010;Try a bit of orange

topping on a chocolate cake as well for a different effect.

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