Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 3/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 teaspoons low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • orange zest, strips (for garnish) (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2" loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; reserve.
  • On medium speed beat granulated sugar, oil and egg whites until blended. On low, beat in poppy seeds, 1 1/2 t zest and flour mixture.
  • Beat in 3/4 c milk until smooth.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar with remaining 2 t of milk and 1/2 t zest; pour over cake.
  • Garnish with orange zest strips, if desired.