Best 5 Seed Cakes Caraway Seed Cookies Recipes

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Seed cakes, also known as caraway seed cookies, are a traditional German treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is flavored with caraway seeds, giving them a unique and nutty flavor. The cookies are then baked until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges, and soft and chewy in the middle. Seed cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up any leftover caraway seeds that you may have on hand.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ENGLISH CARAWAY CAKE



English Caraway Cake image

This cake recipe with the distinct flavor of caraway seeds hails from Great Britain.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt to taste
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 egg
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8 inch round cake pan with 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine.
  • Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugar together. Mix in caraway seeds and egg. Add flour mixture and milk, beating well. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 135.1 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CARAWAY SEED CAKE



Caraway seed cake image

Make the most of the distinctive flavours of caraway seeds with this easy loaf, made with ground almonds and topped with flaked almonds

Provided by Natasha Illingworth

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 10

170g golden caster sugar
170g butter , softened
3 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
170g self-raising flour
45g ground almonds
4 tbsp milk
4 tsp caraway seeds
1 tbsp demerara sugar
1 tbsp flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line a 2lb/900g loaf tin with baking parchment.
  • Beat the caster sugar and butter using an electric whisk or wooden spoon. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, then gently stir in the flour, ground almonds, milk and caraway seeds.
  • Pour the mixture into the tin. Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and flaked almonds, then bake for 1 hr or until a skewer poked into the cake comes out clean. Remove from the tin and leave to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

ORANGE CARAWAY SEED CAKES



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Sour Cream     Caraway     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
3/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking-soda
2 teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sour cream
confectioners' sugar for dusting the cakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. and butter and flour eighteen 1/3-cup brioche or muffin tins. Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the salt, and the baking soda and stir in the caraway seeds. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the granulated sugar until it is light and fluffy, beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in the zest and the vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture alternately with the sour cream in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture and beating the batter after each addition. Divide the batter among the tins, arrange the tins in a jelly-roll pan, and bake the cakes in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the tins for 3 minutes, turn them out onto a rack, and let them cool completely. The cakes may be made 2 days in advance and kept in an airtight container. Dust the cakes with the confectioners' sugar just before serving.

IRISH CARAWAY SEED CAKE



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Make and share this Irish Caraway Seed Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon ground almonds (optional)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons caraway seeds, plus
caraway seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Grease and line a 7-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until very soft and light. Beat eggs and gradually add into creamed butter mixture, beating constantly.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together; add almonds (if using) and caraway seed.
  • Add gradually into creamed mixture, beating constantly.
  • Turn mixture into prepared pan.
  • Scatter a few more caraway seeds on top.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Turn out of baking pan, remove paper and cool on a wire rack.
  • This cake keeps well in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.1, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 250.2, Sodium 322.2, Carbohydrate 99.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 50.5, Protein 12

BETTER-THAN-FORTNUMS CARAWAY SEED CAKE



Better-than-Fortnums Caraway Seed Cake image

This is originally an Australian Womens Weekly recipe.I sell cakes and one of my customers made the remark that led to my re-titling it as above. It is very easy to make and delicious.

Provided by Caroline the artist

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

125 g margarine or 125 g butter
150 g caster sugar
2 eggs
100 ml milk
200 g self-raising flour
1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder
2 tablespoons caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer beat all the ingredients together well until changed colour.
  • Put into greased and lined 2lb (14cm x 21 cm) loaf tin.
  • Bake at 160 C or 325 F for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2441.4, Fat 118, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 436.7, Sodium 3909.1, Carbohydrate 311.5, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 151.2, Protein 39.3

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure you have everything you need.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your seed cakes and caraway seed cookies the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally sourced ingredients.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This will help create a light and fluffy batter. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are pale and fluffy.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cakes and cookies tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cakes and cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake at the Correct Temperature: Make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking. This will help ensure the cakes and cookies bake evenly.
  • Let the Cakes and Cookies Cool Completely: Before frosting or decorating, let the cakes and cookies cool completely. This will help prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

With a little time and effort, you can make delicious seed cakes and caraway seed cookies at home. These treats are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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