Homemade Poppy Seed Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. With a wide variety of recipes, everyone can choose the one that suits their taste. Some prefer plenty of poppy seeds, while others like just a few specks. You can add various spices to this poppy seed cake to make the flavor even more interesting. Serve the cake after it has cooled, dusted with powdered sugar. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Mix poppy seeds and boiling water in a bowl, set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes, then blend the poppy seeds with a blender.
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Step 2
2. Sift the flour into a separate container, add baking powder and salt, mix well.
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Step 3
3. Mix the sugar and softened butter.
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Step 4
4. Add the cooled poppy mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, then add vanilla and almond extracts.
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Step 5
5. Add 3 eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
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Step 6
6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and, using a silicone spatula, gently mix until smooth and uniform.
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Step 7
7. Grease the baking dish with vegetable oil, transfer the dough into the dish, and place it in a preheated oven at 175 degrees. Bake for 35 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Remove the poppy seed pie from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Transfer the pie to a plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.