Wholemeal Poppy Seed cake
Ingredients
3 cups wholemeal selfraising flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or peanut oil)
3 eggs
3/4 cup reduced fat milk
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
3/4 cup orange juice (don't discard the pulp)
Preparation Method
This cake is a healthy alternative to other cakes- a great idea for a snack.
1. Grease and lightly flour a fluted cake tin.
2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for about 60 seconds. Pour batter into cake tin.
3. Bake in a 180 degree C oven for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted near centre of cake comes out clean (this cake can also be freezed for up to 1 month).
4. Leave in tin for 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool.
Makes 12 pieces.
Sourced from: www.healthyeatingclub.org
