“mohnstrietzel” (German Poppy-Seed-Cake)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Delicious German Poppy Seed Cake Especially For Those Who Love Poppy Seed Recipes
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Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g ground poppy seeds or 250 g poppy seed baking mix
100 g melted butter
20 g sugar
2 eggs
50 g granola cereal or 25 g ground almonds
150 g raisins
300 g flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
100 g low fat Quark ( firm yogurt works as well )
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
100 g sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
366
Sugar
23g
Fat
17g
Mohnstrietzel or German Poppy Seed Cake is a classic German sweet treat. It has a deliciously nutty poppy seed flavor and raisins in every bite. Most people enjoy it with a warm cup of coffee or tea. The cake can be made with either a poppy seed baking mix or with ground poppy seeds. Quark, a German dairy product similar to Greek yogurt, gives the cake a moist and fluffy texture. This German dessert is perfect for an afternoon coffee break or an after-dinner treat. It’s a popular recipe around Christmas time, but it can also be enjoyed all year round!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.Combine poppy seeds, melted butter, sugar and eggs in a large bowl and mix well.
3.Stir in granola cereal or ground almonds and raisins.
4.In another bowl mix flour and baking powder and add to the first mixture.
5.Add Quark, milk, oil and apple sauce to the dough and stir well.
6.Finally add sugar, salt and vanilla and mix well until you have a smooth dough.
7.Pour the mixture into a greased and dusted bundt cake mold.
8.Bake the cake at 180°C for 40-50 minutes.

PROS

This German Poppy Seed Cake is an easy and satisfying dessert to prepare in no time.

Poppy seeds may help reduce anxiety, relieve pain, and improve sleep.

Raisins contain high amounts of iron, antioxidants, and fiber.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar content.

People with nut allergies should avoid poppy seeds which may cause allergic reactions for them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poppy seeds may help reduce anxiety, relieve pain, and improve sleep. They also contain thiamine, iron, calcium, and fiber.
Raisins contain high amounts of iron, antioxidants, and fiber. They also help regulate digestion.

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