Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping Recipe

This moist and delicious Poppy Seed Cherry Cake, created for a birthday celebration, is bursting with vibrant cherry and poppy seed flavor! A sweet and crunchy crumble topping adds the perfect finishing touch. This recipe makes a large cake (approximately 20 slices), perfect for sharing. Feel free to substitute your favorite fruit—mandarin oranges would be fantastic! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 208.6 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping

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How to Make Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. If using canned cherries, drain thoroughly and reserve 1/4 cup of the juice.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and the reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread 2 cups fresh or drained canned cherries evenly over the batter.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces), and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherries.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly browned.
  10. Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

17g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping?

Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping?

Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping has approximately 208.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping?

The key ingredients for Poppy Seed Cherry Cake With Crumble Topping are Cherries, Flour, Baking Powder, Sugar, Vanilla Powder, Poppy Seeds. See the full list with measurements above.

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