ORANGE POPPY SEED w/ ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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For my friend Archy's Birthday :)

cake

zest of 3 oranges

330g caster sugar

2 eggs

240g greek yoghurt

10mL vanilla extract

juice of 2 oranges

175mL extra virgin olive oil

337g plain flour

20g baking powder

5g bicarb soda

6g salt

35g poppy seeds

frosting

125g unsalted butter, softened

225g cream cheese, softened

zest of 2 oranges

300g icing sugar

10mL vanilla extract

pinch of salt

1. In stand mixer bowl with whisk attachment: rub caster sugar + orange zest together with hands to release oils.

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2. Add eggs + yoghurt + vanilla + orange juice + olive oil & whisk.

3. Add flour + baking powder + bicarb + salt. Whisk until smooth, scrape down sides of bowl between whisks to ensure evenly mixed.

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4. Fold poppy seeds through with spatula.

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5. Grease & line tins.

6. Pour batter & tap on bench.

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7. Bake at 160C for 30mins~ (dependent on what tins you use & your oven)

8. Let cool completely at room temp, then chill in fridge before frosting.

Frosting

1. In stand mixer with paddle attachment: beat butter until pale & fluffy.

2. Add cream cheese + orange zest + icing sugar + salt + vanilla. Beat until thick & smooth.

3. Frost cake as desired.

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