Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake
This Poppy Seed Lemon Curd Cake combines citrus zest and juice with poppy seeds into a visually stunning dessert that’s perfect for any occasion or sweet craving.
Equipment
- brownie pan (20 x 20 cm/ 8 x 8 inch)
- hand mixer
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE:
- 180 ml milk (full-fat)
- 3 eggs (M size)
- 160 g sugar
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 100 ml neutral oil (sunflower or other)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (fresh)
- 3 tbsp poppy seeds
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 2,5 tbsp cornstarch
- 1,5 tsp baking powder
- 60 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
FOR THE FROSTING:
- 200 g heavy cream
- 200 g cream cheese
- 40 g sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon curd
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and ground poppy seeds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, rub the grated lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers.
- Then, start adding the eggs, one by one, and mix. Gradually add milk, oil, and lemon juice and mix with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be smooth and pourable with visible poppy seeds throughout.
- Pour the batter into a prepared pan. Bake on a medium rack at 180°C (356°F) for 20-25 minutes. The cake is done when the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar to soft peaks. Add cream cheese and mix shortly, until smooth and fluffy. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Spread a layer of frosting over the cooled cake. Drizzle with a lemon curd and sprinkle with poppy seeds for garnish. I also love to add some freshly grated lemon zest, but that's completely optional. Cut into cubes and serve!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 739IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.