Comments on: Poppy Seed Cake

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:26:17 +0000

First let me say that poppy seed in any shape or form is usually a hit for me. I usually soak poppy seed for use in most recipes, however I am seeing most recipes now instruct to grind poppy seed and do not mention soaking. I am seeing this recipe calls for neither of these methods, I am wondering what the difference is and what you would suggest.

By: Emily Stodghill

Emily Stodghill — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:23:07 +0000

In reply to Emily.

Adjustments for 2 9″ pans and High Altitude to this awesome recipe. I live in Colorado, which is a mile high, so if you live higher or slightly lower than 5,280ft, you may need to adjust the high altitude part further.

(Note: HA=High Altitude)

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour —> For HA, add 2 tbsp 
3 teaspoon baking powder —> For HA, change to 2 1/4 tsp 
3/4 teaspoon salt  
3 tablespoon poppy seeds
 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) 
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar —> For HA, subtract 1 1/2 tbsp 
3 large eggs (room temperature) —> For HA, add 2 tbsp egg white for moisture (For me, 1 egg white was enough) 
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/12 cup (¾ cup + 1/3 cup) buttermilk (room temperature) —> For HA, add 2 tbsp

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:51:55 +0000

Hello! I live at a high altitude and didn’t see any comments in your blog or above about adjusting ingredients for a high altitude. Did you have any notes for that?

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:28:34 +0000

Would adding bananas clash? I’d really like to try a banana poppyseed cake!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 10 May 2018 05:35:59 +0000

Can this recipe be doubled to make a 10” cake?

By: Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:15:47 +0000

In reply to Caty.

It’s a canned product – a poppy seed cake/pastry filling. There’s a link in the recipe above if you can’t find it in your local grocery store. It’s an optional addition if your cake is already in progress and can’t add it right now, your cake will still be delicious without it. =)

By: Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:10:51 +0000

In reply to Marie. No, no need to soak them.