Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of poppy seeds with the rich decadence of chocolate in a symphony of taste. The Poppy Seed Chiffon Cake, a light and airy sponge cake infused with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds, is the perfect canvas for the luscious Chocolate Whipped Cream Icing, a velvety cloud of creamy delight that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a step-by-step guide to crafting this exquisite dessert, along with additional recipes for delectable variations that will cater to every palate. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of textures and flavors in this heavenly creation, and impress your loved ones with a truly unforgettable dessert experience.
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POPPY SEED CHIFFON CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM ICING
A perfect ending to serve to guests. Prep time does not include soaking the poppy seeds and preparing the frosting. Make certain to frost the cake just prior to serving.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 (10-inch) cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a 10-inch ungreased tube pan.
- In a small bowl, soak the poppy seeds in boiling water for about 25-30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Make a "well" in the middle, and add/pour in the oil, poppy seeds (with water) vanilla, egg yolks and baking soda.
- Beat until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture over the egg whites in the bowl; GENTLY fold to combine (do not beat).
- Pour the batter into the tube pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
- Invert pan to cool completely before icing.
- For icing: whip cream.
- Add in the sugar, vanilla and cocoa; beat/blend until combined.
- **NOTE** Store the whipped cream icing in the fridge, and frost the cake JUST before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6300.1, Fat 356.1, SaturatedFat 141.8, Cholesterol 2132.6, Sodium 4432.2, Carbohydrate 691, Fiber 19.2, Sugar 468, Protein 95.5
CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE
If you want to offer family and friends a dessert that really stands out from the rest, this is the cake to make. The beautiful high, rich sponge cake is drizzled with a succulent chocolate glaze. -Erma Fox, Memphis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool for 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients along with the cocoa mixture. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into egg yolk mixture. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest rack at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate., For icing, melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from the heat; stir in the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, vanilla and water. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE POPPY SEED CAKE
This cake is heavy without being dry; everyone in my family loves it, and visitors do too!
Provided by Emilie E.
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate
Time 5h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a Bundt or angel food cake pan.
- Pour the poppy seeds into the buttermilk in a small bowl. Set aside to soak for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whip the egg whites to medium peaks; set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, blending well between additions. Sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder into the egg mixture; fold gently to mix. Stir in the poppy seeds, milk, and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle in the chocolate chips and cinnamon sugar. Pour the remaining batter over top, and sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar. With a knife, lightly swirl in the chocolate chips and cinnamon sugar so they are dispersed throughout the cake.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 28.2 g
POPPY SEED CHIFFON CAKE
Make and share this Poppy Seed Chiffon Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Maureen Heon
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak poppy seeds in 1C boiling water, cool.
- Beat egg whites w/cream of tartar until stiff.
- sift together dry ingredients.
- make a well in dry ingred.
- add canola oil, egg yolks, vanilla and poppy seed mixture Beat until smooth.
- Fold mixture into egg whites, do NOT stir.
- Pour into ungreased tube pan.
- Bake at 350 Degrees for 1-1 1/4 Hour.
- Frost w/whipping cream or cream cheese frosting.
HIGH-ALTITUDE POPPY SEED POUND CAKE WITH WHIPPED CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This cute loaf cake is flavored with almond extract and floral poppy seeds and topped with a whipped dark-chocolate frosting.
Provided by Mimi Council
Categories Bake Dessert Cake Brunch Poppy Chocolate Dark Chocolate Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes one 9-by-5-inch loaf cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, letting it fold over the sides for easier removal.
- To make the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the ½ cup butter, cane sugar, almond flavor, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until no chunks of butter remain.
- Add the eggs and milk and mix on low until combined, scraping down the sides so there are no butter chunks.
- In a separate bowl, add the cake flour and sea salt, and whisk together. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and continue to mix on low until you have a smooth batter. Add the poppy seeds and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Grease the loaf pan well with canola oil cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing.
- To make the icing: Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from the heat. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the ¼ cup butter, powdered sugar, melted dark chocolate, and heavy whipping cream. Mix on low until combined, and then speed up the mixer to high for 1 minute or until light and fluffy.
- Spread the icing over the top of the cake.
- Store in an airtight container or a cake dome for up to 3 days.
- Gluten-Free Variation:
- Replace the cake flour with 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (184 g) gluten-free flour blend and ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon (28 g) coconut flour.
BEST POPPY SEED CHIFFON CAKE
This attractive cake never seems to fail, and it's very moist. It's a great choice for that special birthday celebration. -Marilyn Beck, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in water 1 hour. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda together twice; place in another large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, oil, vanilla and poppy seed mixture. Add to flour mixture; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Gently transfer to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, butter and vanilla; pour over cake. If desired, top with flowers.
Nutrition Facts :
POPPY SEED CAKE
As sweet finale for my favorite meal, this moist cake is chock full of poppy seeds. (Don't forget to soak the poppy seeds.) The cream cheese frosting adds the final touch! This is also a tasty dessert to bring to a potluck.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
POPPY SEED CHIFFON CAKE
This cake is quite easy to make and everyone who tries it tells me how good it tastes. The lemon frosting really accents the flavor of the cake.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lemon extract, lemon zest and poppy seed filling. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. In another bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture., Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest rack at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around edge and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate., For frosting, beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter to come together smoothly.
- Use a sifter to sift the dry ingredients together. This will help to aerate the flour and make the cake lighter.
- Beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake fluffy.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Do not overmix, as this can deflate the batter.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This poppy seed chiffon cake with chocolate whipped cream icing is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate poppy seed flavor. The chocolate whipped cream icing is rich and creamy, with a hint of chocolate. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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