Experience the rich, flavorful delight of this Poppy Seed Sheet Cake, renowned for its luscious poppy seed filling and buttery crumbly topping. This cake combines the nutty texture of ground poppy seeds with the sweetness of vanilla and a tender base, creating a dessert that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This: This Poppy Seed Sheet Cake is the perfect treat for those who appreciate a dessert that’s not overly sweet yet rich in flavor. The combination of creamy poppy seed filling with a soft, crumbly streusel topping provides a delightful contrast of textures that’s sure to please any palate.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or as a weekend treat. This cake is also great for potlucks and can be easily transported, making it a convenient option for bringing a homemade dessert to share with friends and colleagues.
Decoration Tips: For a simple yet elegant touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light glaze. Garnish with a sprinkle of poppy seeds or lemon zest to enhance the visual appeal and add a hint of citrus flavor.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Base:
- 125g butter
- 250g flour
- 100g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 packet baking powder
For the Streusel:
- 100g soft butter
- 70g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 150g flour
For the Poppy Seed Filling:
- 700ml milk
- 100g semolina
- 300g ground poppy seeds
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 150g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
- 200ml cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Base:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease a 40×25 cm baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder to form a dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Make the Poppy Seed Filling:
- In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Add the semolina, stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Mix in the ground poppy seeds, sugar, vanilla sugar, and vanilla pudding powder. Cook until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream.
- Spread the poppy seed mixture evenly over the prepared base.
- Prepare the Streusel:
- In a bowl, combine the soft butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the poppy seed filling.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the streusel is golden and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Enjoy this Poppy Seed Sheet Cake as a decadent treat that perfectly combines sweet and nutty flavors in a delightfully textured dessert. Perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with a homemade and unique cake.
