Poppy Seed & Cream Cheese Cake

Poppy seeds are derived from the opium poppy plant, but they do not contain any narcotic properties. They are commonly used in baking and add a unique nutty flavor to dishes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Poppy Seed & Cream Cheese Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Poppy Seeds
• 200 gram All-purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Unsalted Butter
• 200 gram Granulated Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 250 gram Cream Cheese
• 100 gram Powdered Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 3 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the poppy seeds, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top. Let the cake rest for 30 minutes before serving.
9. Slice and serve the Poppy Seed & Cream Cheese Cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.