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Pistachio poppy seed cake served
Simple and tasty homemade pistachio poppy seed cake

Pistachio & Poppy Seed Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Poppy seed and lemon is a classic marriage, but the fatty, buttery character of pistachio lifts this cake to a new dimension. The crunch of poppy seeds and richness of nuts demand lemon oil to cut the richness and refresh the palate.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Poppy seed grinder (or coffee grinder).
  • Zester.
  • Cake pan (9 inch).
  • Mixing bowls.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Pistachio)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a cake pan.

Tip: Correct temp is key for crust formation to trap moisture.
2 ✓

Mix dry ingredients: ground poppy seeds, flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.

Tip: Rub lemon zest into sugar or flour to release essential oils.
3 ✓

Roughly chop pistachios and add to dry mix.

Tip: Coarse pieces add texture to soft sponge.
4 ✓

Cream butter and sugar until pale, then add eggs one by one.

Tip: Aeration here provides physical lift during baking.
5 ✓

Fold in flour-poppy mix alternating with milk.

Tip: Mix only until combined to avoid tough texture.
6 ✓

Smooth into pan and bake 35-40 minutes.

Tip: Poppy seeds are dark, making visual doneness hard to check. Cover with foil after 30 mins if needed.
7 ✓

Test with toothpick, rest in pan 10 mins before unmolding.

Tip: Hot cake is fragile; immediate removal risks breakage.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the poppy seed bitter?
High oil content makes it go rancid fast. Always taste before using!
Can I use whole seeds?
Not recommended. Grinding releases oils and flavors that make the cake moist.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ground Poppy Seeds (freshly ground)
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios (unsalted)
  • 1 whole Lemon (zest only)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar