This cake is 100 years old | Fantastic poppy seeds cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour provides a gluten-free option.

In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, fresh yeast, and sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Add flour, margarine, eggs, and a pinch of salt to the mixture, and knead until smooth.

In another bowl, mix ground poppy seeds with sugar and hot milk until combined.

Add the egg yolks to the poppy seed mixture and stir until smooth.

Combine both mixtures and knead until well incorporated.

Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

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