This poppy seed torte with orange glaze is a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The torte is rich and dense, with a hint of nuttiness from the poppy seeds. Topped with a tangy orange glaze, this dessert is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs, separated
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- In a clean, separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the torte is baking, prepare the orange glaze. In a small saucepan, heat the orange juice and zest over medium heat until simmering.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Once the torte is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the torte to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the torte is cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides of the torte.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
