POPPY SEED FLOURLESS CAKE

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This is an unusual one layer cake. It can be used for Passover or as an intriguing dessert or coffee cake at any time. I got this from my friend Irene Lawrence, and artist who always knows exotic things.

Provided by Chef Elaine C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups poppy seeds
3 tablespoons potato starch or 1 teaspoon baking powder
6 eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar, for topping

Steps:

  • Grease 9" Springform pan and line bottom with parchment.
  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • Using a coffee grinder, grind the poppy seeds in batches for about 20 seconds. The seeds will become sticky.
  • Combine with potato starch in large bowl.
  • Beat egg yoks until slightly thickened. Slowly add sugar and vanilla. Slowly pour in butter, then add poppy seed mixture. Beat until combined.
  • Using clean bowl and whisk, beat egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold them in batter and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out fairly dry. Cool on wire rack for an hour before unmolding. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoal before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 41, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.7, Protein 6.6

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