Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel Recipe

Name: Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 pound); 2 cups white flour, plus; 3 tablespoons white flour; 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 3/4 - 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup canola oil or 2/3 cup corn oil; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1/4 cup sour cream; Streusel; 1/2 cup poppy seed; 2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus some for greasing the pan; 1 1/2 cups walnuts; 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed; 3 tablespoons white flour

Servings: persons

3 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 pound)
2 cups white flour, plus
3 tablespoons white flour
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3/4 - 1 cup sugar
2/3 cup canola oil or 2/3 cup corn oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 cup sour cream
Streusel
1/2 cup poppy seed
2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus some for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
3 tablespoons white flour

1
Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease a Bundt or tube pan.
2
In a food processor, grind the carrots for 1 to 2 minutes, almost to a puree. Remove them to a small bowl and set aside.
3
Grind the streusel ingredients in the food processor for 1 minute.
4
In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom(if using), baking powder and soda, and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, ground carrots, poppy seeds, and sour cream. Add the liquid mixture to the dry, stirring with a wooden spoon. Transfer half the batter to the cake pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel onto the batter, then pour the remaining half of the batter over the streusel. Top with the remainiing streusel.
5
Bake the cake for 1 hour or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in its pan for 30 minutes. Invert it onto a serving dish. Serve the coffeecake at room temperature. Enjoy!

1466

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 pound), 2 cups white flour, plus, 3 tablespoons white flour, 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel

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Variations & substitutions

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