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Easy Almond Poppy Seed Bread

The easiest Almond poppy seed bread recipe you'll ever make. Light, full of almond flavoring, and topped with a delicious citrus glaze! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword almond poppy seed, poppy seed
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
cool 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 Tbsp. lemon or orange juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a bread loaf pan.
  • Mix cake mix and bread ingredients (except for poppy seeds) in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in low for 30 seconds then turn the speed to med-high and mix for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes. Insert toothpick, if it comes out clean it is done. Let bread cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan.
  • Run a butter knife around the edge to loosen the bread. Remove bread from pan and place on a cooling rack with a plate or baking sheet underneath.
  • Mix glaze ingredients together. Pour glaze over warm bread and spread with a spoon to cover evenly.
  • Allow bread to cool COMPLETELY before slicing.

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Notes

Tip: for more citrus flavor, add a bit of lemon or orange zest to the glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal