Poppy Seed Torte Recipe
“try this recipe for a tasty and super-easy hand-mixed poppy seed cake”
Tamar Rosenfield
Original Recipe Author
Poppy seed cake has its origins in Central and Eastern European cuisines in countries like Hungary, Austria, and Poland. However, it has gained popularity worldwide and is now used in various pastries and cakes.
Poppy seeds provides a distinct texture and a delightful nutty flavor to the cake, especially when using freshly ground ones from your local spice shop.
The best part is that you don’t need any special skills to make this poppy seed torte recipe, plus it’s a satisfying treat that pairs perfectly with a relaxing Saturday morning tea.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Poppy Seed Torte Recipe
Should the chocolate be left on the cake when the oven is on?
No, it’s best to keep the oven off when the chocolate is on the cake.
Should the poppy seeds be freshly ground from a spice store, or can I buy bagged ones from a grocery store?
Freshly ground poppy seeds from a spice store are recommended for the best flavor.
Can I put 2 cups of poppy seeds instead of shredded coconut?
No, but you can substitute the shredded coconut with an additional ½ cup of self-rising flour.
Doesn’t the chocolate harden too much when cooled down without butter or heavy cream added?
It does firm up a little at room temperature, but it doesn’t become too hard.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 eggs (unseparated)
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup oil
- 1 cup ground poppy seeds
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup orange juice
- A pinch of salt
- Lemon zest
- Coating:
- 1 bar fine dark chocolate (100 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggswith sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Gradually add oil, ground poppy seeds, shredded coconut, self-rising flour, orange juice, a pinch of salt, and finely grated lemon zest to the bowl. Mix everything together until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake is baked, leave it in the oven, and place a bar of fine dark chocolate on top.
- Once the chocolate bar melts, remove from the oven and spread the melted chocolate.
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