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Poppy Seed Apple Cake served
Rustic cake combining ground poppy seeds and juicy grated apple

Moist Poppy Seed and Apple Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
A meeting of two Hungarian classics. The earthy character of poppy seeds is balanced by the acidity and moisture of grated apple. In this recipe, apple not only flavours but ensures the cake remains juicy for days. A simple, rustic dessert with a modern twist.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 22 cm cake tin
  • Coarse grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line cake tin with parchment.

Tip: Moist apple cakes stick easily; parchment is your best friend.
2 ✓

Peel and grate apples coarsely. Let stand for 5 mins, then squeeze out juice thoroughly by hand.

Tip: Leaving juice soaks the dough, resulting in a dense, gummy texture.
3 ✓

Mix dry ingredients: flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt, lemon zest.

Tip: Poppy seeds clump; try to break up larger lumps.
4 ✓

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one by one, then vanilla and milk.

Tip: Don't worry if mixture looks curdled when milk is added; flour will bind it.
5 ✓

Mix dry ingredients into butter base. Once uniform, fold in squeezed apples.

Tip: Distribute apple evenly.
6 ✓

Smooth into tin and bake for 35-40 mins. Test centre with skewer!

Tip: May take longer due to apple moisture; skewer must come out clean.
7 ✓

Cool to lukewarm in tin, then remove. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Tip: Best served lukewarm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the poppy seed bitter?
Oils in poppy seeds go rancid easily. Always taste before/after grinding! Use fresh seeds only.
Centre too wet.
You likely left too much juice in the apples. Squeeze thoroughly by hand after grating.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Ground poppy seeds
  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 120 g Granulated sugar
  • 100 g Butter (soft)
  • 3 pcs Eggs
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 10 g Baking powder
  • 300 g Apples (peeled weight, approx. 2-3)
  • 1 pcs Lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 30 g Icing sugar (to dust)