Poppy-Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Poppy-Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole poppy seeds (6 ounces); 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 5 large eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 cup chopped golden raisins; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Confectioners sugar for dusting; Equipment: an 8-inch springform pan; an electric coffee/spice grinder

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups whole poppy seeds (6 ounces)
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners sugar for dusting
Equipment: an 8-inch springform pan; an electric coffee/spice grinder

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F with rack in middle. Butter and flour springform pan.
2
Grind poppy seeds in small batches in grinder until they have a fluffy, sandy texture.
3
Beat together butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in ground poppy seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and zest until just combined.
4
Using cleaned beaters, beat egg whites with salt in another bowl until they just hold stiff peaks. Stir one third of whites into batter to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
5
Pour batter into springform pan and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
6
Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove side of pan and cool cake completely.
7
Just before serving, dust cake with confectioners sugar.

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups whole poppy seeds (6 ounces), 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 5 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, 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.

Poppy-Seed Cake

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