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Poppy Seed and Apple Cake served on a plate
Easy to make Poppy Seed and Apple Cake homemade

Poppy Seed and Apple Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Two Hungarian classics meeting in one cake. The earthy character of poppy seeds is balanced by the acidity and moisture of grated apples. In this recipe, apple not only flavors but keeps the cake juicy for days. A simple, rustic dessert with modern appeal.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch (22 cm) cake pan
  • Large box grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the cake pan with parchment paper.

Tip: Moist apple cakes stick easily.
2 ✓

Peel and grate apples. Let sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the juice thoroughly by hand.

Tip: Leaving juice in makes the cake soggy/dense.
3 ✓

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

Tip: Break up any poppy seed clumps.
4 ✓

Cream butter with sugar, add eggs one by one, then vanilla and milk.

Tip: Don't worry if the mixture looks curdled after adding milk; flour will fix it.
5 ✓

Mix in dry ingredients. Once combined, fold in the squeezed apples.

Tip: Distribute apples evenly.
6 ✓

Smooth into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Test center with a toothpick!

Tip: May take slightly longer due to apple moisture; toothpick should be clean.
7 ✓

Cool to lukewarm in pan, then remove. Dust with powdered sugar.

Tip: Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the poppy seed bitter?
Poppy seed oils go rancid easily. Always taste before using! Use only fresh seeds.
The center is too wet.
You likely left too much juice in the apples. Squeeze them out thoroughly by hand after grating.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ground Poppy Seeds
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (+2 tbsp)
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2-3 whole Apples (peeled, grated)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (for dusting)