Grandma's coconut-poppyseed apple cake – the simplest cake in the world recept

Name: Grandma's coconut-poppyseed apple cake – the simplest cake in the world
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 large grated apples; 250 g ground poppy seeds; 80 g grated coconut; 3 eggs; 1 packet of baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 250 ml water; 50–100 g cane sugar (to taste)

Easy to prepare
10 portions
10 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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This coconut-poppyseed apple cake is proof that you can create a perfect dessert even without complicated ingredients and long baking. The combination of apples, poppy seeds and coconut creates a moist, fragrant and naturally sweet cake that will please even those watching their figure. It’s light, butter-free, with minimal sugar – yet still excellent.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

2 large grated apples
250 g ground poppy seeds
80 g grated coconut
3 eggs
1 packet of baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
250 ml water
50–100 g cane sugar (to taste)

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the wet mixture: Beat the eggs with the sugar until foamy. Gradually add the water and stir in the grated apples.
Preparation of the dry mixture: In another bowl, mix the ground poppy seeds, grated coconut, baking powder and cinnamon.
Combining both mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until a uniform batter forms. If the batter is too thick, add a little water; if too thin, thicken it with coconut.
Baking: Line a smaller baking tray with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly on it. Optionally, you can press several sour cherries or pieces of fruit into the batter. Bake in an oven preheated to 170 °C for approximately 30–40 minutes, until the cake turns golden.
Finishing: After baking, let the cake cool. You can pour chocolate icing over it, or simply dust it with powdered sugar.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total time: 50 minutes
Active preparation: 10 minutes
Number of servings: 10

Conclusion

This grandma’s coconut-poppyseed apple cake is an ideal solution when you crave something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. It’s light, naturally flour-free, and smells wonderfully of apples and cinnamon. Thanks to its simplicity and healthy composition it’s also great for those trying to eat balanced meals. One piece will convince you that a healthy cake can taste heavenly.