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Burgenland poppy seed cake (without flour)

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 250 g butter
  • 250 g sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 250 g poppy seeds, grated
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp rum
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • e.g. powdered sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add one egg yolk at a time. Fold in the ground poppy seeds, flour, and rum. Beat the egg whites and salt until stiff and fold into the poppy seed mixture. Pour the batter into a greased springform pan (26-28 cm). Bake in a preheated oven at 160-180°C for about 60 minutes. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar. This goes well with whipped cream or caramelized pears.

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Written by John Myers

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