Best 5 Almond Poppy Seed Kuchen Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of delectable almond poppy seed kuchen, a classic European pastry that captures the essence of sweet indulgence and culinary artistry. This traditional treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a tender and golden bread base, brimming with the nutty goodness of almond and the delicate charm of poppy seeds. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your repertoire or a novice eager to embark on a sweet adventure, this guide will lead you to the best recipe for almond poppy seed kuchen, ensuring a heavenly experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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MAKEOVER ALMOND POPPY SEED CAKE



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When our taste testers tried this, they were impressed with its mildly sweet flavor and fluffy texture, noting it was "easy to eat" and that "people will love this." Shirley Durbin - Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, applesauce and oil until well blended. Beat in the milk, extracts and butter flavoring. Combine the flours, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in poppy seeds., Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ALMOND POPPY SEED BREAD



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We hosted a beautiful wedding for our son, James, and his bride, Margret, and served these lovely poppy seed bread loaves to their guests. The recipe came from a dear friend, Judie Tobin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
3 eggs
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, poppy seeds, lemon juice and extracts; beat until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating just until moistened. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm loaves. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

POPPY SEED BUNDT CAKE III



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This cake is very easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use different pudding and cake mix combinations.

Provided by Susie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, pudding mix and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center and pour in water, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 315.8 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

ALMOND POPPY SEED KUCHEN



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A German friend of mine gave me this recipe many years ago. Don't let the ingredients fool you. This is absolutely delicious! And best when it is warm. Pop it into the microwave for a minute or so. You won't be sorry. I use 2 8x 8 pans to make this, and I freeze one for later.

Provided by Elizabeita

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24-32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups milk
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cream of wheat
1 tablespoon cream of wheat
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
7 1/4 ounces almond paste
2 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups poppy seeds
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
apricot jam or preserves

Steps:

  • For the dough, put flour in a bowl, make a well in center. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg and vanilla. Cut up 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp butter and place around edges of well. Start from the middle and knead the dough together until smooth. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes.
  • Bring milk, sugar, butter, almond paste, eggs honey and cinnamon to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
  • Add cream of wheat and cook until done, about 5-7 minutes. Stir often Remove from heat, stir in poppyseed, mix well. Set aside.
  • Roll out 3/4 of the dough to fit 9x13-inch pan, or two smaller ones. Put dough in pan, smoothly up the sides. Prick lightly with a fork.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, until done, but not brown. Remove from oven, add poppyseed mixture.
  • Roll out rest of dough, cut into strips to make a lattice on top of the poppyseed mixture.
  • Brush lattice with beaten egg yolk, return to oven for 20 minutes, no more. Remove from oven and brush lattice with warmed apricot jam or preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 34.9, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 21.4, Protein 7.8

ALMOND POPPY SEED CAKE



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I usually try to stay away from recipes with box-ingredients because I'm not likely to have them on hand, but this cake is worth it. The butter-cinnamon-sugar crust is so yummy. I suppose you could frost or glaze it but I never do because it just doesn't need it. Everyone loves it just as it is.

Provided by Minnesota Wildflower

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/4 ounce) vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Heavily butter a 10-inch bundt pan.
  • Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle a liberal amount in the pan so it sticks to the butter.
  • Combine all cake ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into bundt pan and bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes.
  • Invert pan on a funnel or bottle and let it cool about five minutes; remove the cake from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 331.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 22.7, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your kuchen.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to mix together more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the kuchen tough.
  • Bake the kuchen until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the kuchen cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help it to set and hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Almond poppy seed kuchen is a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own preferences. Whether you like it simple or topped with fresh fruit or nuts, almond poppy seed kuchen is sure to be a hit.

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