Best 3 Czech Poppyseed Cake Recipes

**Discover the Enchanting Flavors of Czech Poppyseed Cake: A Culinary Journey into a Timeless Tradition**

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Czech poppyseed cake, a culinary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. This delectable treat, known as "makovec" in Czech, is a symphony of flavors and textures, blending the rich nuttiness of poppy seeds with the delicate sweetness of a tender cake. Savor the crunch of toasted walnuts and the burst of juicy raisins, all enveloped in a cloud of aromatic spices. Our curated collection of recipes offers a diverse range of interpretations, from classic to contemporary, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. Embark on a culinary adventure and create a timeless memory with each bite of this cherished Czech delicacy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POPPY SEED CAKE - CZECH MAKOVEC

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This is a recipe for poppy seed cake with lemon icing. We call this cake makovec in the Czech Republic.

Provided by Petra Kupská

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup ground poppy seeds ((130 g))
1 cup granulated sugar ((200 g))
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil ((80 ml))
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour ((215 g))
1 Tablespoon baking powder ((13 g))
1 1/3 cups milk ((320 ml))
butter and sifted breadcrumbs (to grease and dust a sheet pan)
1 1/2 cup icing sugar ((180 g) sifted)
4 Tablespoons lemon juice ((60 ml) freshly pressed)

Steps:

Before you start baking, grease and flour a sheet pan. Pre-heat oven to 340 °F (170 °C).
In a large mixing bowl, crack an egg, add vegetable oil and granulated sugar. Mix with a hand-held kitchen mixer for 3 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, poppy seeds, and baking powder. Add them to the beaten egg. Add milk and mix everything using a mixer on low speed until a semi-liquid batter is created.
Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the cake center. The tooth stick needs to come out clean, or with a few crumbs stuck to the tooth stick, then the cake is finished.
Set the baked cake aside. Meantime, make a smooth lemon icing. To achieve this, mix sifted icing sugar with freshly pressed lemon juice. Drizzle the lemon icing over warm cake and spread it using a tablespoon.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Slice and serve as a dessert or a coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 25 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POPPY SEED CAKE

Poppy Seed Cake image

This is an old Czech recipe for Poppy Seed Cake that was given to me by a dear friend's Czech grandmother.

Provided by Dee514

Categories Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup poppy seed
1/3 cup honey
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda, scant
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In small sauce pan cook poppy seed with honey and 1/4 cup water for 5-7 minutes.
Cool.
Cream butter/margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add cooled poppy seed mixture to creamed mixture, and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Blend in sour cream and vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add poppy seed mixture to dry mixture, beating well.
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter.
Pour batter into a lightly greased and floured 9-inch tube (or bundt) pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5820.4, Fat 318.2, SaturatedFat 160.2, Cholesterol 1435.2, Sodium 5697.2, Carbohydrate 677.9, Fiber 22.8, Sugar 415.1, Protein 92.4

CZECH POPPYSEED CAKE

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Categories Cake Egg Fruit Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake Christmas Cocktail Party Picnic Super Bowl Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Low Carb Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy High Fiber Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Wedding Backyard BBQ New Year's Eve Buffet Plum Fall Winter Healthy Potluck

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup xylitol sugar
2 cups blue poppy seeds aka dutch poppy seeds
4 egg whites
1/2 cup yellow plum jam or rosehip jam
2 tbsp. water

Steps:

preheat oven to 350 preheat oven dust spring form 23 cm pan with chestnut flour. beat the egg yolks and xylitol sugar until light and creamy. fold the blue poppyseeds into the egg yolks pour into pan bake for 30-40 min. until cake begins to pull away from pan. cool in pan on a wire rack. remove from pan and split into layers. heat the jam with water over low. then spread over bottom layer of cake. replace top layer dust with xylitol powdered sugar.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your cake.
Grind the poppy seeds finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake and give it a more delicate flavor.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake at a moderate temperature. This will help prevent it from drying out.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Czech poppy seed cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and flavorful poppy seed filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!