Orange & Poppyseed Tea Cake
A moist orange-and-poppyseed sponge baked as an afternoon-tea single-layer cake, with a light citrus syrup brushed over the top. Handmade in Port Melbourne, available as 9 inch, 11 inch.
A moist orange-and-poppyseed sponge baked as an afternoon-tea single-layer cake, with a light citrus syrup brushed over the top.
- Best for afternoon teas, family lunches and simple celebrations
- Available in 9 inch, 11 inch
- Optional message plaque
- Handmade in Port Melbourne
A orange & poppyseed tea cake made for sharing
A moist orange-and-poppyseed sponge baked as an afternoon-tea single-layer cake, with a light citrus syrup brushed over the top.
How it’s finished
The tea cake is finished with cream cheese frosting, a scatter of poppyseeds and candied orange slices on top.
Handmade in Port Melbourne
Each Orange & Poppyseed Tea Cake is made in-house at Melbourne Bakehouse on Bay Street in Port Melbourne. It is a good fit for afternoon teas, family lunches and simple celebrations where you want a whole tea cake ready to serve.
Choosing your tea cake size
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 9-inch | Serves around 10-12 people. Best for birthdays, family lunches or office celebrations where dessert is part of the occasion. |
| 11-inch | Serves around 16-20 people. Best for larger birthdays, office celebrations or shared dessert tables where you need more generous portions. |
You can also add a message plaque for a birthday, thank you, anniversary or custom message.
How to serve Orange & Poppyseed Tea Cake
Best at room temperature with tea or coffee. The cake keeps well, and the texture improves on day two as the syrup settles.
- Vegetarian
- Made in-house
- Tea cake
- Whole tea cake
Serving size: 120g slice
- Energy
- 1590kJ / 380Cal
- Protein
- 5.4g
- Carbohydrate
- 50g
- Fat
- 17g
| Nutrient | Per serve | Per 100g/ml |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1590kJ / 380Cal | 1330kJ / 317Cal |
| Protein | 5.4g | 4.5g |
| Fat, total | 17g | 14g |
| Fat, saturated | 10.0g | 8.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 50g | 42g |
| Sugars | 32g | 27g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.8g | 1.5g |
| Sodium | 240mg | 200mg |
Nutrition values are estimates based on a 120g slice and may vary with cake size, serving portion and preparation.
| Dietary | |
|---|---|
| Allergen Info | Contains Dairy, Contains Eggs, Contains Gluten |
| Style | Tea cake |
| Sizes available | 9 inch, 11 inch |
| Serves | 9-inch: 10–12 (standard celebration size). 11-inch: 16–20 (for bigger tables). |
| Ingredients | Wheat flour, sugar, butter (milk), eggs, milk (milk), orange zest, orange juice, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt. |
| Cross-contact | Made in a kitchen that also handles tree nuts, peanuts and sesame. We cannot guarantee any item is free from trace allergens. |
| Personalisation | Optional message plaque for birthday, thank you, anniversary or custom messages. |
| Lead time | Whole cakes and tarts need at least 24 hours notice for custom finishes or plaques. |
| Storage | Refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 days. Freezes well wrapped tightly in cling film; defrost overnight in the fridge. |
| Origin | Made in our Port Melbourne bakehouse at 210 Bay Street. |
