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Almond Poppy Seed Cake

This Almond Poppyseed Sheet Cake is made with simple, yet bold flavors - a dense almond cake loaded with poppyseeds and topped with a whipped vanilla frosting. A cozy and easy sheet cake that belongs on every dessert table.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 670 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 box white cake mix 15.25 ounces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix

Instructions

Cake
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray (even if it's a non-stick pan).
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, mix together the cake mix, flour, sugar, poppyseeds, and salt. Add in the milk, oil, extracts, sour cream, and egg whites and beat for two minutes.
  4. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the cake comes clean when a knife or toothpick is inserted into the center. Allow to cool in pan completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Whip frosting ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer with a whisk attachment. A stand mixer will result in a fluffier frosting, but frosting made with a hand mixer will do just fine as well and should give you enough to over the top of the cake. Whip for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Spread evenly over the top of the cooled cake and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • *3 large eggs can also be used in place of the 4 egg whites.

Nutrition Information

Calories 670 (34%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 670mg (28%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 955IU (19%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 253mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 670

% Daily Value*

Calories 670 34%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 955IU 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 253mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.