Orange-Pumpkin Poppy Seed Cake

This is a great layer cake for lovers of orange, pumpkin, and poppy seeds. It’s also easy to make and moist. Frost with a cream cheese icing to complement the flavors.

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix
3 eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

  • PREP

    12 mins

  • COOK

    28 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  2. Beat the cake mix, eggs, and orange juice together in a mixing bowl on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat in the pumpkin. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour the batter into the prepared pans, dividing evenly.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, 28 to 31 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 228 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg
Fat: 6.9 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 4.2 g
Sodium: 383 mg