Ingredients for Poppy Seed Squares
- Eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Poppy Seed
- Walnuts
- Cherries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Vanilla Custard Powder
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- Almond Extract
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Squares
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How to Make Poppy Seed Squares
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 3 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat 3 large egg yolks with ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until incorporated.
- (Optional) Fold in ½ cup chopped nuts or dried cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
- **Filling:** In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup milk and 2 tablespoons custard powder until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until well combined.
- Add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled cake layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- **Glaze:** Melt ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
- Cut into squares and serve. These squares freeze well!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
55g
Fat
14g
Carbs
5g
