Tangerine Poppy Seed Cake

This Tangerine Poppy Seed Cake is love at first bite. It’s moist and citrusy with a light crunchy texture. And best of all, this cake actually tastes like fresh tangerine!

If you’re looking for a truly delicious and unique cake recipe, this Tangerine Poppy Seed Cake is a must-try. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it’s bursting with fresh orange flavor and a hint of nuttiness from the poppy seeds. This is a great recipe for taking advantage of the winter citrus season.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup poppy seeds
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup sugar
• zest of 1 tangerine, peeled with a serrated vegetable peeler (just the orange part, try to avoid the white pith, which is bitter.)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 tsp orange extract, optional
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 4 Tbsp tangerine juice