Layered Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Layered Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/3 cup poppy seeds; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups cake flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg whites; 3/4 cup sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2-1/4 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional chopped walnuts and confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup poppy seeds
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2-1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped walnuts and confectioners' sugar, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine milk and poppy seeds; let stand for 1 hour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into creamed mixture.
2
Spread into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely. Stir in walnuts and vanilla.
4
Cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Garnish with additional walnuts and confectioners' sugar if desired.

1733

kcal

Calories

Fat

235

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup poppy seeds, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Layered Poppy Seed Cake 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.

Layered Poppy Seed Cake

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