Mohnkuchen mit Streusel (German Poppy Seed Cake)

Name: Mohnkuchen mit Streusel (German Poppy Seed Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g Flour (about 1/2 cup); 25 g Brown sugar (2.5 Tbsp); 42 g Unsalted butter (3 Tbsp); 150 g Flour (260 ml or 1 heaping cup); 5 g baking powder (1/2 Tbsp); 1 pinch Salt; 75 g Plain yogurt (4 Tbsp); 3 Tbsp Milk or cream; 42 g Unsalted butter (3 Tbsp); 30 g Sugar (3 Tbsp); 100 g Poppy seeds (about 160 ml, or 11 Tbsp); 28 g Unsalted butter (2 Tbsp); 175 ml Milk (3/4 cup); 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1/2 Vanilla bean or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 Tbsp Honey or sugar; 40 g Semolina flour (3 Tbsp); 1 Egg; 2 Tbsp raisins and/or walnuts (optional); 18 cm (7 in) tart pan with removeable bottom or pie dish

Servings: persons

50 g Flour (about 1/2 cup)
25 g Brown sugar (2.5 Tbsp)
42 g Unsalted butter (3 Tbsp)
150 g Flour (260 ml or 1 heaping cup)
5 g baking powder (1/2 Tbsp)
1 pinch Salt
75 g Plain yogurt (4 Tbsp)
3 Tbsp Milk or cream
42 g Unsalted butter (3 Tbsp)
30 g Sugar (3 Tbsp)
100 g Poppy seeds (about 160 ml, or 11 Tbsp)
28 g Unsalted butter (2 Tbsp)
175 ml Milk (3/4 cup)
1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/2 Vanilla bean or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp Honey or sugar
40 g Semolina flour (3 Tbsp)
1 Egg
2 Tbsp raisins and/or walnuts (optional)
18 cm (7 in) tart pan with removeable bottom or pie dish

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["In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and cinnamon for the streusel topping.", "Cut chilled butter into small pieces and add to bowl.", "Using hands, form crumbles by kneading butter pieces into the mix to make crumbly lumps.", "Squish together crumbles yourself if it gets too ""sandy.""

700

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Fat

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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: 50 g Flour (about 1/2 cup), 25 g Brown sugar (2.5 Tbsp), 42 g Unsalted butter (3 Tbsp), 150 g Flour (260 ml or 1 heaping cup), and more.

Yes, Mohnkuchen mit Streusel (German 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!