Best 8 Delicious Moist Poppy Seed Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of moist poppy seed cake, where delicate poppy seeds and fluffy crumb come together to create a heavenly treat. If you're looking for a recipe that promises tender texture, delectable flavor, and a sprinkle of nostalgia, you've come to the right place. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of a perfect poppy seed cake, guaranteeing a taste of comfort and joy with every bite. Indulge your senses and prepare to unlock the magic of this classic dessert.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POPPY SEED CAKE



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As sweet finale for my favorite meal, this moist cake is chock full of poppy seeds. (Don't forget to soak the poppy seeds.) The cream cheese frosting adds the final touch! This is also a tasty dessert to bring to a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup poppy seeds
1 cup 2% milk
4 egg whites
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

POPPY SEED CAKE III



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A moist pound cake. Can be baked in tube, Bundt, or 2 loaf pans.

Provided by Anne Fikaris

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable oil
13 fluid ounces evaporated milk
¼ cup poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and add eggs, vanilla, oil and milk. Mix well and fold in the poppy seeds. Pour into a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 32 g

MOIST LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



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This cake is so rich and moist you will want to make many batches. It's great for gift giving! This cake will last one week at room temperature or in the refrigerator and it freezes well. Try it sliced and toasted!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 ⅛ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
4 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1.313 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift together the flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and salt. Then mix in the lemon peel, poppy seeds and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • In a saucepan over low heat; cook 3/4 cup white sugar and the lemon juice until stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to just warm or to room temperature.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack-place a cookie sheet underneath this rack. Prick the top of the cake several times with a toothpick. Brush the top of the cake with the warm or room temperature syrup, allowing lots of the syrup to run down and soak into the sides and bottom of the cake. Cool slightly in the pan before removing the cake to the wire rack to cool completely. When completely cooled, wrap the cake in foil or plastic freezer wrap and let the cake rest at least one day before serving to your guests.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 227.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

MOIST POPPY SEED BUNDT CAKE



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My cousin gave me this recipe a couple of years ago when I was getting married. I am not sure where she got it from. It is sooooo moist and delicious! No need to make an icing or glaze, sugar coating makes it just sweet enough. Yum! My husband loves this cake. He eats a quarter of it at a time!!!

Provided by JenJenMarie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

18 1/4 ounces butter recipe cake mix
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer, except eggs.
  • Mix in egg, one at a time. After all eggs are added, continue to mix for about another minute.
  • Spray bundt pan with pam, then sprinke sugar around pan. Make sure you coat the entire pan with the sugar.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  • I have made it as directed and added a package of instant lemon pudding mix to it for lemon poppy seed cake.
  • It is good served with fresh fruit salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 317.4, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27.6, Protein 5.1

POPPY SEED CAKE



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Incredibly light and tender homemade Poppy Seed Cake, is easy to make and perfect for brunch or dessert!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (, divided)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk (, divided)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg whites (*)
powdered sugar (for garnishing, if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • Cream together butter and 1 1/4 cups of the granulated sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in poppy seeds. Set aside.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and the 3/4 cup milk, a little bit at a time, stirring gently after each addition, starting and ending with flour.
  • Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until they stand in soft peaks and then beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Fold egg whites into cake batter.
  • Pour batter into greased bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the bundt pan before inverting on a wire rack.
  • Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOIST POPPY SEED CAKE



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This cake is so moist, the addition of cream cheese and buttermilk gives this cake a rich buttery flavor. I have made this cake on several occasions, and everyone has really commented on how good it is! 1 cup of sugar does not produce a sweet cake, if you prefer your cake on the sweeter side, just add in about 2-4 tbsps more more of sugar. I have added in 2 teaspoons of pure lemon extract with 1 tbsp grated lemon rind, it is not necessary, but really gives a nice flavor to the cake. I think you will really enjoy this cake! Make sure that ALL ingredients are room temperature!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 (13x9-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup crisco butter flavor shortening
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract (optional)
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind (optional)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup poppy seed

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second lowest position.
  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, cream together the shortening, cream cheese, sugar, lemon extract (if using) and lemon rind for 5-6 minutes on high speed of an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add in eggs; beat well until combined (about 2 minutes).
  • In another small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture along with buttermilk; beat well until thoroughly combined.
  • Add/mix in poppy seeds until combined.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake tests done with a toopick (don't overbake!).
  • Cool completely, then frost if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3933.8, Fat 228.8, SaturatedFat 70.5, Cholesterol 557.5, Sodium 3846.2, Carbohydrate 417.4, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 219.7, Protein 63.5

POPPY SEED CAKE



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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup poppy seeds
1 cup milk or soy milk
1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter or pareve margarine, plus more for greasing pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting pan
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the poppy seeds and milk. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and allow to rest until cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a large loaf or tube pan by greasing it with margarine and lightly flouring the inside of the pan.
  • In bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and poppy seed-milk mixture, and beat until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well; remove bowl from mixer and set aside.
  • Place a clean bowl in mixer, with a whisk attachment, and whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into batter. Scrape into pan, and bake until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer cake to a rack. Unmold after 15 minutes. When cool, dust cake with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 433, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 207 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BEST POPPY SEED CHIFFON CAKE



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This attractive cake never seems to fail, and it's very moist. It's a great choice for that special birthday celebration. -Marilyn Beck, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup poppy seeds
1 cup water
8 eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Edible flowers, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in water 1 hour. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda together twice; place in another large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, oil, vanilla and poppy seed mixture. Add to flour mixture; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Gently transfer to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, butter and vanilla; pour over cake. If desired, top with flowers.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh poppy seeds. Fresh poppy seeds will have a better flavor and texture than old poppy seeds.
  • Grind the poppy seeds finely. This will help to release their flavor and make them more evenly distributed throughout the cake.
  • Use buttermilk or sour cream. Buttermilk or sour cream will help to make the cake moist and tender.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature so that it has time to rise and cook evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Poppy seed cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just for a snack, poppy seed cake is sure to please everyone.

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