CHOCOLATE POPPYSEED CAKE
Steps:
- For cake: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 12x17-inch jelly roll pan. In small bowl, combine buttermilk, poppyseeds and 4 teaspoons orange peel. Let stand 15 minutes. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, cream butter and both sugars in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in yolks and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with poppyseed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Melt 8 ounces chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from over water and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Whisk chocolate into creme fraiche. Mix in 2 teaspoons orange peel and liquer. Cut cake crosswise into four 4x12-inch pieces. Set aside 1 piece for another use. Using serrated knife, split remaining 3 pieces in half horizontally, forming 6 layers. Place 1 cake layer cut side up on 4x12-inch piece of cardboard. Spread 1/3 cup chocolate creme fraiche evenly over cake. Top with second cake layer and spread with 1/3 cup creme fraiche. Repeat layering with remaining cake and 1 cup creem fraiche, ending with cake cut side down. Smooth remaining creme fraiche over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours. Place cake on rack set over rimmed cookie sheet. Spread some Chocolate Glaze over sides of cake. Pour remaining glaze over top of cake. Smooth top and sides with spatula if necessary. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes to set glaze. (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let cake stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.) Garnish cake with orange slices.
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mhamad ahmad
[email protected]I love this chocolate poppyseed cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the poppyseeds add a nice crunch. I also love how easy it is to make - it's definitely a keeper!
Elizabeth Gateri
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Katlego Moopo
[email protected]I've made this cake for my family and friends several times, and it's always a hit. The poppyseeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor, and the chocolate frosting is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ikram
[email protected]5 stars! This cake is a winner.
The Village History
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poppyseed cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The chocolate and poppyseeds are a perfect combination, and the cake is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mary Bahler Kelly
[email protected]My kids loved this cake! It was gone in minutes.
Valencia Runnels
[email protected]I thought the cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Wilondja Itaji
[email protected]This cake was a huge success at my party. Everyone loved it!
Jordyn Delrio
[email protected]I've made this chocolate poppyseed cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great cake for any occasion, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The poppyseeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor, and the chocolate f
Joseph Kaweesi
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious!
Tere Hernandez
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The poppyseeds add a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
olasupo taofik
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the poppyseeds give it a great crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Joseph Vazquez
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this chocolate poppyseed cake is one of the best I've ever made. The flavor is rich and decadent, and the poppyseeds add a lovely texture. I also love how easy it is to make - it's definitely a keeper!