Name: My granddaughter's favorite cake! Cherry-poppy seed slices are tasty and juicy… (CUP RECIPE)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 large cup of kefir (approx. 450 g); 2 eggs; 1 packet baking powder; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups ground poppy seeds; 1/2 cup semi-coarse flour; 3/4 cup oil; pitted cherries or sour cherries; powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional)

My granddaughter's favorite cake! Cherry-poppy seed slices are tasty and juicy… (CUP RECIPE)

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My granddaughter's favorite cake! Cherry-poppy seed slices are tasty and juicy… (CUP RECIPE)

Easy to prepare
8 portions
35 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

Cherry-poppy seed slices are soft, juicy and incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the cup recipe, anyone can manage it – even children! This cake is full of flavor and goes great with afternoon coffee or as a sweet snack.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

1 large cup of kefir (approx. 450 g)
2 eggs
1 packet baking powder
1 cup sugar
2 cups ground poppy seeds
1/2 cup semi-coarse flour
3/4 cup oil
pitted cherries or sour cherries
powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: In a bowl, mix the kefir, eggs, sugar, oil, baking powder, ground poppy seeds and flour. Mix everything until you obtain a smooth batter.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the prepared batter onto it. Spread it evenly and sprinkle with pitted cherries or sour cherries to taste.
Finishing: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes, until the cake turns golden. After baking, let it cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Total preparation time:

Preparation: 10 minutes
Baking: 20–25 minutes
Total: 30–35 minutes

Servings:

The cake yields 8–10 servings.

This cherry-poppy seed cake is proof that simple recipes can be incredibly delicious. If you like poppy seeds and cherries, you will definitely love it. It’s great for family celebrations, afternoon tea or as a sweet surprise for your loved ones. Enjoy!

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