Best Almond Poppy Seed Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

POPPY SEED CAKE

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As sweet finale for my favorite meal, this moist cake is chock full of poppy seeds. (Don't forget to soak the poppy seeds.) The cream cheese frosting adds the final touch! This is also a tasty dessert to bring to a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup poppy seeds
1 cup 2% milk
4 egg whites
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, soak poppy seeds in milk for 30 minutes. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with poppy seed mixture, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ALMOND POPPY SEED CAKE

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This is great recipe that has been a tradition of the family for many Christmas's. Although it can be made any time of year. I normally do not use the glaze, because it is not needed. However, I have included the complete recipe.

Provided by Lab Chef

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loafs

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups flour
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond flavoring
1 tablespoon butter flavoring
1/4 cup poppy seed
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

In a mixing bowl or kitchen aid mixer, blend together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, almond, butter and poppy seed until well blended.
Pour into a greased and lightly floured bunt pan or 13x9 cake pan or 2 loaf pans.
Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
While baking mix together oj concentrate (defrosted), sugar and extracts for glaze.
Test cake with a toothpick, it should come out clean. If done remove from oven and let sit in pan for 15 minutes.
Remove the cake from the pan if using bunt or loaf pans, and top with the glaze while still hot.
Let cool on cooling rack for 3-6 hours.
Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3896.9, Fat 186.6, SaturatedFat 28.8, Cholesterol 304.6, Sodium 2226.5, Carbohydrate 522.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 364.8, Protein 38.8