Molly Katzen's/Moosewood Restaurant's Ukrainian Poppy Seed Cake
photo by COOKGIRl
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Yields:
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1 bundt cake
ingredients
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Cake
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar (white or light brown-I used a combination)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 cup poppy seed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
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Orange Glaze
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 1 -2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 -3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons orange liqueur (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 10 inch tube or bundt pan.
- CAKE: Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter/egg mixture alternately with the poppy seeds and milk; beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
- Stir batter just enough to blend thoroughly, adding the vanilla, lemon juice and lemon rind at the end.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a pretty cake platter. Allow to cool completely before adding the orange glaze and/or slicing.
- ORANGE GLAZE: Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes.
- Pour the hot glaze onto the cooled cake. Let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing.
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Reviews
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A very good, very moist, not overly sweet cake. I did make the glaze, using orange liqueur and liked the flavor it gave the cake as well as the extra touch of orange sweetness. This is easy--comes together quickly and, once baked, pops right out of the bundt pan. Travels well too (I took it to a poppy seed-loving friend for her birthday). Thanks, CG!
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COOKGIRl
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