LAYERED POPPY SEED CAKE
It's just not Christmas at our house until I bake and ice this old-time layer cake-my husband's favorite since he was a boy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine milk and poppy seeds; let stand for 1 hour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into creamed mixture., Spread into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely. Stir in walnuts and vanilla., Cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Garnish with additional walnuts and confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Pitso Molatoli
p.m26@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The poppy seed filling was especially delicious.
John Napier
j-napier@gmail.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover poppy seeds. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
AMR KING
kingamr27@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of poppy seed cakes, but this one is an exception. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the poppy seed filling is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Carmilla Price
p_c51@hotmail.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Md Manik Mia
mia@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. The poppy seed filling is especially delicious.
Sydney Savage
s.sydney15@gmail.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover poppy seeds. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Tera
tera@hotmail.co.ukI love poppy seed cakes and this one is no exception. It's moist, flavorful, and the poppy seed filling is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Akbal Hamidi
ahamidi@gmail.comThe instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out delicious. I would definitely make it again.
Zainab Majeed
z-m19@hotmail.comThis cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Ansar Saudia
ansar@hotmail.co.ukThe cake was a little dry, but the poppy seed filling was very good.
Tinyeko Patricia
p.t@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The poppy seed filling was especially delicious.
Raihan Booyah
b_r@gmail.comI love poppy seed cakes and this one did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the poppy seed filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Simpatiuri Dzlieri
s@aol.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The poppy seed filling was the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Abu Sharif
s38@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. The poppy seed filling was delicious and the crunchy topping added a nice touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Siam Boss
boss_s@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the poppy seeds. I will definitely be making this again.
Diin Jees
j69@hotmail.comI've never been a big fan of poppy seed cakes, but this one changed my mind. The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the poppy seed filling was the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!
Md Mostafa Prodhan
m_p52@yahoo.comThis poppy seed cake was a delightful treat! The layers were moist and fluffy, and the poppy seed filling was rich and flavorful. I especially loved the crunchy topping. It was the perfect way to end a special dinner.