Low FODMAP orange and poppy seed loaf cake
A moist, zesty orange loaf with poppy seeds and a crisp orange glaze, made gluten free.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.43 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Line a 900 g loaf tin with baking paper.
- 2
Beat the butter and caster sugar together for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
3 min - 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of the flour with each to stop it curdling.
- 4
Fold in the rest of the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, poppy seeds, orange zest and milk until smooth.
- 5
Spoon into the tin, level the top and bake for 45 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
45 min - 6
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.
- 7
Mix 2 tablespoons of orange juice with the icing sugar, drizzle over the cooled cake and leave to set.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.