Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup poppy seed; 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 large egg whites, at room temperature; 2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; GLAZE; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup poppy seed
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2
Grease a 10-inch tube-type pan and dust the pan with flour.
3
In a small bowl, combine the poppy seeds and milk.
4
cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
In a large bowl, cream the butter, lemon zest, and sugar until creamy.
6
Add the egg whites and beat at high speed with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
7
Place the cake flour, baking powder, and salt into a sieve and set it over the bowl.
8
With a spoon, stir the mixture until it is sifted into the creamed mixture.
9
Add the poppy seed-milk mixture and with an electric mixer at MEDIUM speed beat until the batter is light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl often.
10
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
11
Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
12
TO MAKE THE GLAZE: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, butter, and lemon juice.
13
Drizzle the icing over the cake.

1246

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup poppy seed, 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian 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.

Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake

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