Poppy seed dessert that dazzles: A festive recipe revealed
Christmas is when traditional pastries, including poppy seed cake, appear in many homes. This popular dessert comes in many varieties, but in my opinion, the most delicious is the poppy seed cake with pudding. It's simple to prepare, and its taste is unique.
Each of us wants to surprise our loved ones with a unique taste during the holidays. That's why I add my secret ingredient to the traditional poppy seed cake, which makes it disappear from plates in the blink of an eye. I invite you to discover a simple recipe for poppy seed cake with pudding, which will delight your palate and save you precious time in the kitchen.
Recipe for simple poppy seed cake with pudding
This poppy seed cake with pudding is not only simple to prepare but also delights with its taste. The secret of its uniqueness is the addition of ground almonds. Thanks to them, the cake gains a delicate, nutty aroma and flavour.
To prepare the poppy seed cake with pudding, you will need the following ingredients:
- 200g of butter,
- 1 egg,
- 400g of flour,
- a pinch of salt,
- 300g of sugar,
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder,
- 700ml of milk,
- 2 packets of vanilla pudding powder,
- 250g of ground poppy seeds,
- a few drops of almond extract,
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar,
- breadcrumbs for dusting the pan,
- icing sugar for decoration.
Preparation:
Sift the flour together with the baking powder, then add the sugar and salt. Add the cold butter and egg, and quickly knead the dough. Wrap it in foil and place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Execution:
Pour off 250ml from the total milk and dissolve the pudding in it. Bring the remaining milk, half a cup of sugar, and the vanilla sugar to the boil. Then add the pudding mixture, cooking and stirring constantly until the pudding thickens.
Add the poppy seeds, ground almonds, and almond extract to the cooled pudding. Mix everything thoroughly.
Line a 25 x 35 cm baking tray with baking paper, grease it with butter, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place two-thirds of the shortcrust pastry on the bottom of the tray. Pour the poppy seed mixture on top. Crumble the remaining third of the dough and sprinkle it over the mixture.
Bake the poppy seed cake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for about 50 minutes. After baking, cool the cake and sprinkle with icing sugar. This is my favourite holiday dish, and my family and guests always appreciate it.
If you are looking for a recipe for a Christmas poppy seed cake that will impress all your guests, this is it. Enjoy.
