Chocolate Poppy Seed Cake

4.6
(5)

This cake is heavy without being dry; everyone in my family loves it, and visitors do too!

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 bundt cake
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup poppy seeds

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 4 egg whites

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 tablespoons baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup miniature dark chocolate chips

  • cinnamon sugar to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a Bundt or angel food cake pan.

  2. Pour the poppy seeds into the buttermilk in a small bowl. Set aside to soak for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whip the egg whites to medium peaks; set aside.

  3. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, blending well between additions. Sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder into the egg mixture; fold gently to mix. Stir in the poppy seeds, milk, and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.

  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle in the chocolate chips and cinnamon sugar. Pour the remaining batter over top, and sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar. With a knife, lightly swirl in the chocolate chips and cinnamon sugar so they are dispersed throughout the cake.

  5. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418 Calories
22g Fat
52g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 427mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 177mg 14%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 147mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.