Molly Katzen’s-Moosewood Restaurant’s Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 5
Molly Katzen's-Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , at room temperature
1 cup sugar ( white or light brown-I used a combination )
3 eggs
2 cups unbleached flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup poppy seed
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup orange juice
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons dry sherry ( optional ) or 2 -3 tablespoons orange liqueur ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
420
Sugar
28g
Fat
24g
Molly Katzen's-Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that is perfect for special occasions. The cake is made with a combination of butter, sugar, flour, and poppy seeds, which give it a unique texture and flavor. The cake is then drizzled with an orange juice and sherry glaze, which adds a burst of fruity flavor to each bite. While this dessert is certainly not low in calories or sugar, it is a delicious treat that should be enjoyed in moderation.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3.In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
4.In another bowl, combine milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon rind.
5.Alternately add flour mixture and milk mixture to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat well after each addition.
6.Pour batter into prepared pan.
7.Bake cake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Meanwhile, combine orange juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in sherry or orange liqueur.
9.When cake is done, remove from oven, and prick the top all over with a fork. Pour the orange juice mixture over the top of the warm cake.
10.Let cake cool completely before serving.

PROS

Rich and decadent dessert perfect for special occasions.
The poppy seeds add a unique texture and flavor to the cake.

CONS

May not be suitable for those with poppy seed allergies.
Contains a lot of sugar and butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Poppy seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They also contain minerals like calcium and iron, and can aid in digestion. However, this cake should be enjoyed in moderation as it is high in sugar and saturated fat.

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