Poppy Explosion: A fantastic cake with poppy seeds, apples and chocolate glaze

Name: Poppy Explosion: A fantastic cake with poppy seeds, apples and chocolate glaze
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 200 g all-purpose flour; 200 g granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; a pinch of salt; 200 g ground poppy seeds; 500 ml sour cream; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 packet (10 g) of vanilla sugar; 3 medium apples (peeled and finely diced); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 200 g chocolate (dark or milk); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
75 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Discover how delicious the combination of ground poppy seeds, tender pieces of apple, sour cream and a rich chocolate glaze can be. This recipe for a sour-cream-and-poppy-seed cake with apples is an ideal choice for weekend baking, shared breakfasts and afternoon coffee gatherings.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the batter:

200 g all-purpose flour
200 g granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
a pinch of salt
200 g ground poppy seeds
500 ml sour cream
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 packet (10 g) of vanilla sugar

For the apples:

3 medium apples (peeled and finely diced)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the chocolate glaze:

200 g chocolate (dark or milk)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation procedure

Preparing the apples: Peel the apples, cut them into small dice and mix with the cinnamon. Set aside.
Batter: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the oil and sour cream. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and ground poppy seeds. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth batter forms. Finally fold the prepared apples with the cinnamon into it.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Line a baking tray (or a pan about 25×35 cm) with baking paper. Spread the batter evenly and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Chocolate glaze: Melt the chocolate with the oil in a bain-marie or in the microwave until a glossy glaze forms. While still hot, pour the glaze evenly over the cooled cake.
Cooling and slicing: Let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes so the glaze can set. Then cut it into 12–16 pieces with a sharp knife.

Time required and number of servings

Preparation: 15 minutes
Baking: 25–30 minutes
Cooling and finishing: 30 minutes
Total: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
Number of servings: 12–16

Conclusion

This sour-cream-and-poppy-seed cake with pieces of apple and a chocolate glaze combines the contrast of creamy sour cream, delicate poppy seeds and refreshing apples with the irresistible sweetness of chocolate. It is perfect as an elegant dessert with afternoon coffee or as a sweet weekend breakfast. Try it and delight your family with a traditional flavour in a new guise.