LAYERED POPPY SEED CAKE
It's just not Christmas at our house until I bake and ice this old-time layer cake-my husband's favorite since he was a boy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine milk and poppy seeds; let stand for 1 hour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into creamed mixture., Spread into two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely. Stir in walnuts and vanilla., Cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a fourth of the filling. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Garnish with additional walnuts and confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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anna pittard
[email protected]This is the best poppy seed cake I've ever had.
Md shumon Islam
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake turned out great!
Khan Khattar
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make.
Thapelo Sthape
[email protected]Perfect for a special occasion.
Achimi Rafiatou
[email protected]Moist and flavorful.
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[email protected]This cake is a keeper!
The Devil's Playground
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Lupe Reyes
[email protected]Delicious!
sweet Lover
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Anil Sita
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The cream cheese frosting was also delicious. I will definitely be making th
Malaika Milikx
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ndubuisi Ifeanyi
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Corwyn McDonald
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used a bundt pan and it was perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hadar ali
[email protected]I've been looking for a good poppy seed cake recipe for a while, and this one is definitely a keeper. The cake was light and fluffy, and the poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The cream cheese frosting was also delicious. I will definitely be making th
Tanue Aforgang
[email protected]This poppy seed cake was a hit at my party! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the crunch of the poppy seeds, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake