Poppy Seed Cake

December 13, 2023

Jill Melton

This simple pound cake uses almost a cup of poppy seeds, which is what makes it so good. Don’t skimp on them.

Ingredients

1 cup poppy seeds

1/2 cup milk

1 cup (2 sticks) butter

1 1/4 cups sugar

4 large eggs, separated

1 1/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Combine poppy seeds and milk, lets stand 30 minutes. Cream butter and sugar in a mixer until light and creamy. Ass yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, poppy seed mixture, and vanilla. Beat egg whites until almost stiff. Fold into batter. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 9-inch Bundt or Kugglehopf pan or spring form pan. Bake 45-50 minutes. Cool 15 minutes, then remove from pan. 16 servings.