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Poppy seed cake served
Soft and tasty poppy seed cake

Austrian Poppy Seed Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Poppy seeds are a staple in Central European baking. Their high oil content ensures a moist cake without needing much added fat. The structure relies on whipped egg whites to hold the heavy seeds.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Austrian-Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Poppy Seed Grinder (or coffee grinder)
  • Mixer
  • Cake Pan (9 inch)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Cream butter with half sugar, add yolks one by one.

Tip: Builds base.
2 ✓

Mix in poppy seeds, zest, and breadcrumbs.

Tip: Lemon cuts the heavy poppy flavor.
3 ✓

Whip whites with salt and rest of sugar to stiff peaks.

Tip: Stable meringue.
4 ✓

Fold 1/3 whites into batter to loosen, then fold in the rest carefully.

Tip: Preserve air.
5 ✓

Bake 350°F 40 mins.

Tip: No peeking for 20 mins.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it collapse?
Egg whites were deflated by mixing too roughly with heavy seeds.
Bitter?
Rancid seeds. Always taste before using.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ground Poppy Seeds (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs or Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter (room temp)
  • 6 large Eggs (separated)
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Tart Jam (Apricot or Currant)