German Poppy Seed Gugelhupf Mohngugelhupf

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Delicious German Poppy Seed Gugelhupf recipe for your morning tea
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter , at cool room temperature
1 cup confectioners ' sugar ( sometimes called icing or powdered )
4 large eggs , at room temperature
1 grated lemon , zest of
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup poppy seed , ground
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons golden rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
558
Sugar
37g
Fat
35g
The German Poppy Seed Gugelhupf Mohngugelhupf is a traditional German pastry that is enjoyed as a breakfast or afternoon tea pastry. It is made with ground poppy seeds that give it a subtle crunch and a unique flavor. The buttery crumb of the pastry is slightly sweetened with confectioners' sugar, which balances the nuttiness from the poppy seeds. This pastry is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-cup Gugelhupf pan and dust with flour.
2.In a large bowl, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the lemon zest.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and ground poppy seeds.
5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
6.Add the golden rum and vanilla extract and fold in.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared Gugelhupf pan and smooth the top.
8.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
9.Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

PROS

This German Poppy Seed Gugelhupf Mohngugelhupf is deliciously moist and flavorful with a subtle crunch from the ground poppy seeds.

It’s perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea with friends and family.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poppy seeds are high in calcium, iron, and zinc, which are important for bone health, blood production, and wound healing.
Poppy seeds have also been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation in the body.

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