Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; Unbleached Flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; Poppy Seed; 1 cup milk; Vanilla Extract; Fresh Lemon Juice; Zest of 1 lemon; Orange Juice; Dry Sherry

Indulge in this irresistible Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake, a delightful recipe adapted from Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant cookbook. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or a simple weeknight treat. Featuring a moist crumb studded with fragrant poppy seeds and a luscious orange glaze (optional), this cake is sure to become a family favorite. Skip the glaze and dust with powdered sugar for a simpler finish. A delightful twist on a classic!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 4374.3 kcal

Protein 149g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
Unbleached Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Poppy Seed
1 cup milk
Vanilla Extract
Fresh Lemon Juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Orange Juice
Dry Sherry

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How to Make Molly Katzen's Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup poppy seeds and 1 cup milk.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the poppy seed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and the zest of 1 lemon.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Orange Glaze: While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by combining ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over the completely cooled cake.
Dust with powdered sugar if omitting the orange glaze.