Poppy Seed Cake

Health score
5%
Poppy Seed Cake
45 min.
10
604kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic Poppy Seed Cake, a dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. This cake is not only visually stunning with its delicate layers, but it also boasts a unique texture and a subtle nutty flavor that comes from the poppy seeds. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, this cake is a crowd-pleaser.

What makes this Poppy Seed Cake truly special is the combination of rich butter, fluffy egg whites, and the aromatic essence of vanilla, all harmoniously blended to create a moist and tender crumb. The addition of scalded milk enhances the cake's richness, while the poppy seeds add a delightful crunch and a touch of elegance. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delectable dessert with ease.

As you bake this cake, your kitchen will be filled with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked goods, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste before it’s even cooled! Once baked, the layers can be generously filled and frosted, allowing you to get creative with your favorite fillings and toppings. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this exquisite Poppy Seed Cake!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter softened
  • cups cake flour sifted
  •  egg whites 
  • cups milk 
  • 0.5 cup poppy seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Combine milk and poppy seeds. Cover, and let stand overnight in refrigerator.
  2. Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  4. Mix well after each addition. Stir vanilla into batter.
  5. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into creamed mixture.
  6. Pour batter into 4 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  7. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and cool completely.
  8. Spread filling between layers and on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories604kcal
Protein6.77%
Fat33.83%
Carbs59.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.21
Glycemic Load
59.59
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.8373914448463%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:603.92kcal
30.2%
Fat:22.93g
35.28%
Saturated Fat:5.05g
31.54%
Carbohydrates:90.56g
30.19%
Net Carbohydrates:88.38g
32.14%
Sugar:52.82g
58.69%
Cholesterol:5.86mg
1.95%
Sodium:503.9mg
21.91%
Alcohol:0.45g
100%
Alcohol %:0.29%
100%
Protein:10.33g
20.66%
Manganese:0.74mg
37.02%
Selenium:24.75µg
35.36%
Calcium:218.51mg
21.85%
Vitamin A:892.03IU
17.84%
Phosphorus:175.13mg
17.51%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.02%
Magnesium:38.52mg
9.63%
Copper:0.18mg
9.05%
Fiber:2.18g
8.71%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.54%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.88%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.78%
Iron:1.11mg
6.17%
Potassium:196.32mg
5.61%
Folate:21.43µg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
5%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.65%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.58%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.19%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Source:My Recipes