SOUR CREAM POPPY SEED CAKE

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With origins in Hungarian cuisine, this is a yummy delicate white cake dotted with an abundance of poppy seeds and topped with a rich cream cheese icing.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 8" layers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
6 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup poppy seed
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (not whipped)
4 ounces sweet butter, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare desired pan (s)-two 8" layer pans or a 13 x 9 x 2" sheet pan or an 8" ring pan by buttering well and dusting lightly with flour.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in egg yolks thoroughly.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Keep mixing until very smooth.
  • Stir in poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  • By hand, using a spatula, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, carefully incorporating them into the batter.
  • Pour into prepared pan (s).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes for layers, 35-40 minutes for sheet, 50-55 minutes for ring.
  • Watch carefully.
  • Cake should pull from sides of pan, and a toothpick should come out clean from the center.
  • Cool for 5 minutes in pan, then turn and release onto rack, cooling completely before finishing.
  • For Icing: Soften butter and cream cheese at room temperature for a few hours.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until they are completely incorporated and the mixture is very light and creamy.
  • Mix in sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Chill icing in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for about 1 hour before spreading.

Mian Muhammad Sajid
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This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the delicate poppy seed flavor, and the sour cream makes the cake moist and fluffy. I've made this cake for potlucks, parties, and even just for a snack. It's alwa


ajay praisestar
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This cake is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The poppy seeds add a nice crunch, and the sour cream makes the cake moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Elle Moore
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the poppy seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nicholas Nyakuromba
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate poppy seed flavor. I love to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Kathryn
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a delicate poppy seed flavor. I love to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Enoch Tetteh
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I was looking for a sour cream poppy seed cake recipe, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was absolutely delicious. It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. The poppy seeds added a nice crunc


Osayande Oghgho God'stime
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This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the delicate poppy seed flavor, and the sour cream makes the cake moist and fluffy. I've made this cake for potlucks, parties, and even just for a snack. It's alwa


Prickly Pear
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the poppy seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ronjon Brock
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This cake is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The poppy seeds add a nice crunch, and the sour cream makes the cake moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joy Kumer
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the poppy seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ana Perez
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This cake is so good! I've made it several times now, and it's always a success. It's the perfect cake for any occasion, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Alice Smith
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This sour cream poppy seed cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate poppy seed flavor. I love to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cre


Arif Maseed
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of poppy seeds, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was absolutely delicious. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch and flavor, and the sour cream made the cake moist and fluffy. I will def


Hasan Islam
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This cake is divine! I made it for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The cake was moist and fluffy, with a delicate poppy seed flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!


Yaneth Fraire
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, and the poppy seeds add a nice nutty flavor.


Peterking Art
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This sour cream poppy seed cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. I loved the crunchy poppy seeds, which added a nice texture to the cake. Will definitely be making this again!


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