Polish Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Polish Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 grams Bread (strong) flour; 125 grams All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Instant dry yeast; 50 grams Sugar; 60 ml Milk; 1/2 tsp Salt; 50 grams Butter; 30 grams Sour cream; 1 Egg; 1 few drops Vanilla essence; 1/2 tsp Grated lemon peel; 80 grams Blue poppy seeds; 100 ml Milk; 25 grams Butter; 40 grams Honey; 1 tbsp Finely chopped orange peel (candied); 40 grams Finely chopped raisins; 1/2 Egg; 25 grams Sugar; 15 ml Brandy

Servings: persons

125 grams Bread (strong) flour
125 grams All-purpose flour
1 tsp Instant dry yeast
50 grams Sugar
60 ml Milk
1/2 tsp Salt
50 grams Butter
30 grams Sour cream
1 Egg
1 few drops Vanilla essence
1/2 tsp Grated lemon peel
80 grams Blue poppy seeds
100 ml Milk
25 grams Butter
40 grams Honey
1 tbsp Finely chopped orange peel (candied)
40 grams Finely chopped raisins
1/2 Egg
25 grams Sugar
15 ml Brandy

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* 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.
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: 125 grams Bread (strong) flour, 125 grams All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Instant dry yeast, 50 grams Sugar, and more.

Yes, Polish 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!

Polish Poppy Seed Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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