For all you poppy seed fans out there, this one’s going to be your new favorite cake! 🤩 It’s moist, delicious, and super quick to make! This was my first time trying this Japanese-style poppy seed cake, but it definitely won’t be the last. It’s sure to be a hit alongside the traditional ones during the holidays. 🍰 Don’t forget to save the recipe so you’ll have plenty of options for the festive season! 😄🤞
Japanese Poppy Seed Cake
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) ground poppy seeds
- 1.7 cups (400ml) milk
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons semolina (about 1.6 oz or 45g)
- 1.7 oz (50g) candied citrus peel
- 1.7 oz (50g) raisins
- 3.5 oz (100g) butter
- 7 oz (200g) powdered sugar
- About 12.3 oz (350g) grated apples (using large holes on the grater)
Instructions
- Pour the milk over the ground poppy seeds and cook until the milk is absorbed by the poppy seeds. If you're using whole poppy seeds, cook them first and then grind them.
- Cream the butter with powdered sugar until fluffy, then add the egg yolks one at a time. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds followed by 1 tablespoon of semolina, repeating until all the poppy seeds and semolina are used. Mix in the grated apples and dried fruits.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Fold the beaten egg whites into the poppy seed mixture in two batches using a spatula.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9.4-inch (24 cm) round baking pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 45 minutes.
- Once cooled, decorate with a glaze made from 2.5 oz (70g) dark chocolate and 1.8 fl oz (50g) heavy cream, melted together in the microwave. Drizzle over the cooled cake and enjoy!
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