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Traditional poppy seed cake

A sweet, simple, delicious cake with poppy seeds and lemon icing that will bring sunshine and warmth to even the coldest days. Don’t skip the simple frosting, it’s the best part. Our recipes for poppy seeds are equally excellent, try them yourself.

What will we need

• 350 g plain flour
• 30 g cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 50 g of poppy seeds
• 230 g of butter
• 350 g granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
• zest of 3 large lemons
• juice of 2 large lemons
• 240 ml of buttermilk

For syrup

• 100 g granulated sugar
• juice of 2 large lemons

For the frosting

• 120 g sifted powdered sugar
• juice of 1/2 a large lemon

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
• Wipe out the cake tin.
• Sift the flour and cornstarch into a large bowl. Whisk in the salt, baking powder, baking soda and poppy seeds.
• Beat the butter until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
• Add sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• Beat on medium-high speed until combined.
• With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing each addition just until incorporated.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
• When done, remove from the oven and let cool inside the pan for 10 minutes.
• During this time, prepare the simple syrup. Combine granulated sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Pour a spoonful of syrup on the slightly cooled cake.
• Allow the cake to cool before frosting.
• For the frosting, whisk together the icing sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over the poppy seed cake.

Puff pastry with poppy seeds and lemon glaze

Traditional Czech poppy seed cake. It is moist and fluffy and at the same time pleasantly dense and rich in taste. If you are a lover of poppy seeds, then you must not missour poppy seed cakes !

What will we need

• 230 g of butter
• 350 g granulated sugar
• 6 egg whites
• 240 g sour cream
• 230 ml of lemon juice
• rind from one large lemon
• 345 g plain flour
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 3 spoons of poppy seed (soak in water for an hour when preparing the cake)

For the frosting

• 115 g of melted butter
• 120 ml of lemon juice
• 250 g of powdered sugar

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Wipe out the cake tin.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest and poppy seeds.
• Beat the butter with the sugar.
• Add the egg whites.
• Add sour cream and mix.
• Alternate adding the flour mixture and lemon juice to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes before turning it out.
• Mix all the ingredients for the frosting and beat until smooth.
• Pour the frosting over the cooled poppy seed cake.

Poppy and blueberry mug cake

This perfect spring poppy seed cake is as beautiful as it is easy. The poppy seed cake recipe is full of fresh blueberries with a lemon icing made from icing sugar. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Easter or any spring celebration, it’s the perfect dessert for the table.

What will we need

• 1 ½ tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups plain flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 spoon of poppy seeds
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
• ¾ cup defatted buttermilk
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of lemon extract

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of defatted buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Grease the cake pan and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
• Combine granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix the flour and the other 4 ingredients (until the salt).
• Add the blueberries to the flour mixture and mix.
• Mix 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup juice and extracts.
• Add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the sugar mixture.
• Pour the batter into the prepared form.
• Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out.
• To make the frosting, place the icing sugar in a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the juice, and mix with a whisk until combined.
• Pour the frosting over the warm poppy seed cake and leave to cool completely.

Poppy seed cake with sour cream

This delicious recipe for poppy seed cake with a touch of lemon and sour cream will bring a piece of spring into your kitchen. The sweet, lemony and tender cake is easy to make with just a few ingredients and tastes amazing.

What will we need

• 360 g plain flour
• 3 teaspoons of baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3 spoons of poppy seeds
• 80 g of butter
• 200 g of granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 70 ml of fresh lemon juice
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 100 ml of vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream (can replace with regular Greek yogurt)

For the frosting

• 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 200 g of powdered sugar

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Wipe out the cake tin.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
• Beat the butter and sugar.
• Add the eggs.
• Mix the lemon zest, vanilla, lemon juice and vegetable oil until thoroughly combined.
• Add flour and sour cream alternately to the lemon mixture. The dough will be quite thick.
• Pour the dough into the prepared form. Bake for 40-50 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• Then remove from the mold and cool. Once the poppy seed cake is warm to the touch, cover it lightly with plastic wrap and let it cool completely. (This little trick helps keep the cake pliable!)
• After cooling, drizzle with lemon glaze. Whisk all the ingredients together. The consistency should be runny but thick, almost like syrup.

What is the best way to prepare poppy seeds for sweet recipes?

Poppy seeds are used to prepare many sweet recipes such as cakes, muffins, buns and more. Poppy seeds are very suitable for adding to soft dough, as they add an interesting flavor and texture.

There are two types of poppy, white and blue, which are usually used for sweet recipes. White poppy is milder with a mild taste, while blue poppy has a stronger flavor and is suitable for preparing denser sweet dishes.

If you want to prepare poppy seeds for sweet recipes like our sweet cakes, you can first scald them with hot water, let them stand for about 15 minutes and then boil them again. This process will get rid of the bitter taste. You can then chop or blend the poppy seeds in a blender to get a fine consistency.

Poppy is also often dried or roasted to enhance its flavor and aroma. If you have dried poppy seeds, you can soak them in warm water or milk to soften them. Roasted poppy seeds are most often used to make poppy seed cakes, where they are mixed with sugar and other ingredients.

It is also important to note that poppy seeds contain small amounts of alkaloids, which are natural toxins that can cause side effects if too much is eaten. Therefore, you should not consume too much poppy seeds at once, and you should follow the recommended amount when preparing sweet dishes.