Name: Traditional poppy-seed cake from grandmother's recipe book
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 200 g butter (softened); 200 g powdered sugar; 4 eggs; 350 g all-purpose (plain) flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 400 g ground poppy seeds; 1 l milk; 150 g granulated sugar; 150 g wheat semolina (fine); 300 g plain flour; 200 g granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar; 125 g butter (cold)

Preparation procedure

Dough Cream the butter with the powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Sift the flour with the baking powder into the mixture and work into a smooth dough. Spread the dough over the bottom of a greased and floured baking tray (29 × 33 cm).
Poppy filling In a saucepan bring the milk with the sugar and poppy seeds to a boil. While stirring constantly, add the semolina and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Allow the filling to cool slightly, then spread it evenly over the prepared dough.
Crumble Mix the flour, sugar and vanilla sugar. Add cold butter cut into cubes and use your hands to create a coarse crumble. Sprinkle the crumble over the entire surface of the poppy filling.
Baking Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C). Bake for 35 minutes, until the surface turns golden. After baking let the cake cool, then cut into slices.

Number of servings

~16 slices

Total preparation time

Dough preparation: 15 min
Filling preparation: 15 min
Assembly and crumble: 10 min
Baking: 35 min

Total: approx. 1 h 15 min

Conclusion

This grandmother’s poppy-seed cake will delight you with its balanced flavor and airy texture. The poppy seeds add a delicate sweetness and the crumble a pleasant crunch. Ideal with afternoon coffee or for a festive family gathering.

Traditional poppy-seed cake from grandmother's recipe book recept

For 8 portions

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