Ukranian Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Ukranian Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. poppy seed; 1 c. milk; 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter; 1 1/3 c. light brown sugar; 3 eggs; 2 c. unbleached white flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon rind

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Butter 2 medium loaf pans.
3
Heat poppy seed and milk together in a saucepan.
4
Remove from heat right before it boils.
5
Let stand until room temperature.
6
Cream butter with sugar.
7
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and add alternately with poppy seed mixture, stirring well after each addition.
8
Stir in vanilla and lemon rind at the end.
9
Bake in well-greased loaf pans at 350u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.

1297

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

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

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. poppy seed, 1 c. milk, 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter, 1 1/3 c. light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Ukranian 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!

Ukranian Poppy Seed Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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