Almond Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

This irresistible Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake is worth breaking your 'no box mix' rule! A buttery, cinnamon-sugar crust adds incredible flavor and texture, making frosting completely unnecessary. This crowd-pleasing cake is incredibly moist and delicious – perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 288.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Poppy Seed Cake

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How to Make Almond Poppy Seed Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Heavily butter a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle generously into the prepared bundt pan, ensuring the mixture adheres to the butter.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup chopped almonds, and 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

18g

Carbs

11g

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