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Pistachio and poppy seed cake served
Unique combination of crunchy poppy seeds and buttery pistachios in a soft sponge

Pistachio & poppy seed cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The marriage of poppy seed and lemon is classic, but the fatty, buttery character of pistachio elevates this cake to a new dimension. Alongside the crunch of poppy seeds and the richness of oily nuts, lemon zest oil is essential to 'cut' the richness and refresh the taste buds.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Poppy seed grinder: for fresh grinding.
  • Grater: for lemon zest.
  • Cake tin (22 cm).
  • Mixing bowls.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Nuts (Pistachios)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a cake tin.

Tip: The right temperature is crucial for the crust to form quickly, keeping moisture inside.
2 ✓

Mix the dry ingredients: ground poppy seeds, flour, baking powder, salt, and grated lemon zest.

Tip: Rub the lemon zest into the flour or sugar to release oils better.
3 ✓

Roughly chop the pistachios and mix into the dry mixture.

Tip: Coarser pieces give texture in the soft sponge.
4 ✓

Cream the butter with the sugar until pale, then work in the eggs one by one.

Tip: The air bubbles you whisk in now will raise the cake in the oven (physical leavening).
5 ✓

Fold in the flour-poppy seed mixture alternately with the milk.

Tip: Mix only until just combined, don't overmix or the cake will be heavy.
6 ✓

Smooth the batter into the tin and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Tip: Due to the dark colour of poppy seeds, it's hard to see if it burns, so cover with foil after 30 minutes if needed.
7 ✓

Perform a skewer test, then let rest in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out.

Tip: The hot cake structure is weak; if you turn it out immediately, it may break.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the poppy seed bitter?
Poppy seeds have high oil content and go rancid if old or stored poorly. Always taste before using!
Can I use unground poppy seeds?
Not recommended. Grinding opens up the seeds, releasing flavours and oils that make the cake moist.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Poppy seeds (freshly ground)
  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 120 g Caster sugar
  • 100 g Butter (soft)
  • 4 pcs Eggs
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 10 g Baking powder
  • 100 g Pistachios (shelled)
  • 1 pc Lemon (zest only)
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 30 g Icing sugar