Orange Poppy Seed Yogurt Loaf

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Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Category: Desserts

Orange poppy seed yogurt loaf is light, perfectly moist, and loaded with zesty flavors. Quick and easy to make, it’s the perfect loaf for an afternoon tea!

Ingredients

¾ cup (150g) sugar
Zest of one orange
½ cup (120g) plain yogurt, full fat
3 large eggs
½ orange juice (¼ cup / 60 ml), freshly squeezed*
⅔ cup (150 ml) canola oil
1 ½ cup (210g) all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf tin with parchment paper. Lightly oil the sides of the loaf pan, using a pastry brush.
In a large mixing bowl, rub sugar and orange zest, using a wooden spatula or your finger tips, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the yogurt, eggs, orange juice and canola oil. Whisk until combined.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, then add to the large mixing bowl. Add the poppy seeds, and stir until well spread through and just combined.
Pour onto the loaf pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until baked through. When a toothpick inserted in its center comes out clean, the cake is ready. Let cool for a few minutes in the tin, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely**.

Notes

* Make yourself a favor and use real orange in this recipe (not store-bought orange juice). The result is completely different!

** Optional icing. You can enjoy this loaf plain, or drizzle with an icing consisting of 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, 1 Tablespoon orange juice and 2 Tablespoons milk. Whisk and drizzle over the loaf, making sure it is completely cooled first.