A quick poppy-seed sheet cake you'll instantly fall in love with recept

Name: A quick poppy-seed sheet cake you'll instantly fall in love with
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 250 g powdered sugar; 250 ml oil (1 cup); 250 ml milk (1 cup); 400 g all-purpose flour; 200 g ground poppy seeds (can be ground with sugar); 1 packet of baking powder; Zest of one lemon

Easy to prepare
20 portions
35 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Poppy-seed sheet cake is a proven classic that never disappoints. This simple and quick recipe can be done in no time and the result is always airy, moist and full of poppy-seed flavor. Lemon zest gives the dessert freshness and harmony, making you fall in love with it from the first bite. A great choice with coffee, for breakfast or as a sweet snack for the whole family.

For 20 portions

Ingredients

2 eggs
250 g powdered sugar
250 ml oil (1 cup)
250 ml milk (1 cup)
400 g all-purpose flour
200 g ground poppy seeds (can be ground with sugar)
1 packet of baking powder
Zest of one lemon

Preparation procedure

Prepare the batter: In a bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar, oil and milk. Add the flour mixed with the baking powder, ground poppy seeds and grated lemon zest. Mix everything thoroughly into a smooth batter.
Baking: Pour the batter onto a greased and floured baking tray. Place in an oven preheated to 175 °C and bake for about 20 minutes. To check, use a skewer — it should come out dry.
Finishing: Let the cake cool, then dust it with powdered sugar. Serve cut into squares or slices.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approx. 35 minutes
Number of servings: 20 medium pieces

Conclusion

This quick poppy-seed sheet cake is proof that even simple recipes can taste fantastic. It’s moist, fragrant and, thanks to the lemon zest, wonderfully fresh. If you’re looking for a quick dessert that will please everyone, you’ve just found it. Bake it today and let yourself be carried away by its authentic flavor.