Orange almond cake with poppy seed harmony

Ingredients

For the cake crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
4 large eggs
1/3 cup orange juice (plus extra for brushing the cake)

1/4 cup poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
Zest of 2 oranges

For the orange shade

Orange food coloring (optional)
For the frosting
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced ​​almonds for decoration

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Mix ingredients

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