Orange poppy seed cake
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. This orange poppy seed cake turns out very delicious when made at home. I especially love preparing it in summer: it's refreshing and not overly sweet. Pairs well with ice cream, milkshakes, and smoothies.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Let's make the syrup. Pour 400 ml of water into a saucepan, add sugar, and slice the oranges into rounds. Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Place the most attractive orange slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Blend the remaining mixture in a blender to obtain juice.
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Step 2
2. Now let's make the sponge cake. Beat the eggs with sugar separately until it becomes creamy. Strain the orange juice and add the pulp to the mixture. Add flour, almond flour, and poppy seeds with baking powder. Mix well and pour over the orange pieces in the baking form. Bake for 40 minutes at 160 degrees. If necessary, rotate after half an hour.
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Step 3
3. Prepare the cream. Beat the eggs with orange juice and pour into a saucepan. Add sugar and butter. If there are any pieces of zest left, add them as well. Heat the mixture over a water bath, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let it cool.
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Step 4
4. Cut the cooled cake into three parts. Spread with cream and let it soak for at least three hours in the refrigerator. The cake is ready!