Sour Cream Poppy Seed Cake

Poppy seeds have been used in culinary and medicinal applications for thousands of years. They are known for their nutty flavor and are often used in baking recipes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sour Cream Poppy Seed Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• to taste for dusting Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.