Poppy Seed Torte Recipe

Name: Poppy Seed Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup poppy seeds; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 cups cake flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg whites, stiffly beaten; 3/4 cup sugar; 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 2-1/4 cups whole milk; 6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

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

1
Place poppy seeds and milk in a small bowl; soak for 1 hour. Add vanilla. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add poppy seed mixture.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Fold in egg whites. Spread into two well-greased and lightly floured 8-in. round baking pans.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla and nuts of desired.
5
Split cakes in half and spread filling between layers. Chill. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

1376

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup poppy seeds, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Poppy Seed Torte 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 Torte

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