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A round poppy seed cake topped with yellow raisins and crushed nuts sits on a marble surface, with one slice cut and placed on a white plate nearby. A cake server and a small bowl of seeds are also present.
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Poppy Seed Cake (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free poppy seed cake is the perfect holiday dessert for the Christmas table. It is moist and fluffy, made without any flour. Made with almond flour, walnuts, apples, and orange zest, this European-inspired treat is festive and a must for your Christmas party and dessert.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Poppy Seed Cake (Gluten-Free)
Servings: 12
Calories: 536kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chocolate ganache

  • 200 g Dark chocolate
  • 80 mg Whipping cream

Instructions

  • Prepare the poppy seeds: Begin by scalding or lightly boiling them. I prefer using ground poppy seeds for this recipe; saves time and gives the cake a smoother texture without needing to grind them later. But if you can't find ground poppy seeds, cook them in water or milk; I like to use milk for a richer flavor. After cooking, let the mixture cool completely. There’s no need to strain it—the poppy seeds will naturally absorb all the liquid as they cool, becoming soft and fragrant. Then you can grind them through a grinder. I use a KitchenAid mixer attachment for grinding.
    2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, erythritol, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
    3. Next, fold in the grated apples, orange zest, orange juice, baking powder, poppy seeds, almond flour, a pinch of salt, and walnuts.Once everything is combined, pour the batter into a parchment-lined baking dish and smooth out the top.
    4. Bake it at 350°F for 50 minutes and let it cool.
    5. Make a chocolate ganache: warm up 1 cup heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan, and add 9 oz of chopped dark chocolate. Mix it until the chocolate dissolves. Let it cool and pour over the cake.
    6. Decorate it with chopped walnuts, orange slices and golden raisins.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 628mg | Iron: 6mg