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Poppy Seed Cake

Incredibly light and tender homemade Poppy Seed Cake, is easy to make and perfect for brunch or dessert! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup poppy seeds
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar , divided
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk , divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites *
  • powdered sugar for garnishing, if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Cream together butter and 1 1/4 cups of the granulated sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and vanilla.
  3. Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in poppy seeds. Set aside.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and the 3/4 cup milk, a little bit at a time, stirring gently after each addition, starting and ending with flour.
  5. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until they stand in soft peaks and then beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Fold egg whites into cake batter.
  6. Pour batter into greased bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the bundt pan before inverting on a wire rack.
  7. Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cake before serving.

Notes

  • Egg Whites: Real egg whites are essential for this cake and can't be substituted. For best results, separate the egg whites from the yolks when the eggs are cold. Then, bring the egg whites to room temperature before whipping, as they will have better whipped volume at room temperature.  
  • Freezing Instructions: Once cooled, the cake can be covered tightly and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

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