Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel Recipe

Start your Sunday morning the right way with this irresistible Carrot Coffee Cake! This moist and flavorful cake, inspired by New England and Scandinavian baking traditions, features a delightful crunchy poppy seed streusel topping. Perfect alongside a warm cup of coffee and your favorite newspaper. Get the recipe from Vegetarian Planet!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 473.1 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel

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How to Make Carrot Coffee Cake With Poppy Seed Streusel

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a food processor, grind 2 cups grated carrots for 1-2 minutes, until almost a puree. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  3. In the same food processor, grind the streusel ingredients (see below) for 1 minute until crumbly. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, the ground carrots, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, and 1 cup sour cream.
  6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
  9. Pour the remaining batter over the streusel.
  10. Top with the remaining streusel, ensuring even coverage.
  11. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

22g

Carbs

15g

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