CookEatShare is also available in
English
Cerrar
¡La cocina más grande del mundo!
Select Language
Español
Русский
English
日本語
Italiano
Preferencia de Lenguaje
Inscríbate
Iniciar sección para miembros
Inicio
Recetas
Chefs
Temas & Guías
Grupos
Mis Páginas
Recetario
Noticias
+ Receta
Strawberry & Poppy Seed Cake
by
Marie Rayner
Calificación: 4.0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
click to rate
1 voto
| 631 views
0 evaluaciónes
|
0 comentarios
Pin It
Add to Recipe Box
Print Recipe
You might also like
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Receta
Reviews/Comments
Close this frame
%20%20Oodles%20of%20deliciousness%20to%20peruse.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAnd%20what%20a%20beautiful%20cake%20it%20was%20to%20celebrate%20my%20homecoming%20with%20.%20.%20.%20not%20to%20mention%20the%20beginning%20of%20Strawberry%20season.%20%20%20There%20is%20nothing%20which%20tastes%20finer%20on%20earth%20than%20seasonal%20English%20Strawberries!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EBeautiful%20ripe,%20sweet%20and%20delicious%20strawberries%20.%20.%20.%20there%20are%20nothing%20which%20tastes%20better%20than%20the%20English%20berry.%20%20%20Ok,%20so%20I%20am%20a%20tiny%20bit%20biased%20on%20that%20.%20.%20.%20but%20oh%20my%20.%20.%20.%20that%20beautiful%20scent%20.%20.%20.%20that%20sweet%20flavour%20.%20.%20.%20that%20taste,%20all%20sweet%20and%20warm%20from%20the%20sun.%20%20Heavenly%20Bliss%20.%20.%20.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ENow%20pop%20all%20of%20that%20English%20strawberry%20bliss%20between%20layers%20of%20a%20beautiful%20sponge%20.%20.%20.%20%20be-speckled%20with%20toasted%20poppy%20seed%20crunch%20.%20.%20.%20and%20brushed%20with%20a%20delicately%20orange%20flavoured%20sugar%20syrup%20whilst%20still%20warm.%20.%20.%20.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EBut%20.%20.%20.%20that's%20not%20all%20.%20.%20.%20NOW%20add%20several%20layers%20of%20a%20slightly%20orange%20flavoured%20and%20beaten%20creme%20fraiche%20and%20Greek%20yogurt%20cream%20filling%20.%20.%20.%20gorgeous%20.%20.%20.%20delicately%20rich%20.%20.%20.%20just%20a%20teensie%20bit%20decadent%20.%20.%20.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGarnished%20with%20a%20few%20sweet%20berries%20and%20a%20few%20crunchy%20poppy%20seed%20sprinkles,%20%20has%20there%20ever%20been%20anything%20prettier,%20tastier,%20or%20more%20DECADANTLY%20scrumptious????%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHas%20there%20ever%20been%20anything%20more%20beautifully%20presented%20or%20representative%20of%20all%20the%20gloriousness%20that%20an%20English%20Strawberry%20season%20has%20to%20offer%20its%20enthusiasts???%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20think%20NOT!%20%20%20Wise%20choice%20indeed.%20%20%20Enjoy!%20%20We%20surely%20did.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20think%20this%20will%20be%20an%20annual%20thing.%20%20And%20why%20not%20.%20.%20.%20thanks%20Good%20Food!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E*Strawberry%20&%20Poppy%20Seed%20Cake*%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMakes%20one%208%20inch%20cake%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EServes%2010%20to%2012%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EA%20deliciously%20different%20cake%20to%20celebrate%20fresh%20English%20Strawberry%20season!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EFor%20the%20cake:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPreheat%20the%20oven%20to%20180*C/350*F/%20gas%20mark%204.%20%20%20Butter%20and%20line%202%208-inch%20round%20cake%20tins.%20%20Set%20aside.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDry%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efry%20the%20poppy%20seeds%20in%20a%20skillet%20over%20low%20heat%20until%20they%20become%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Earomatic.%20%20Set%20aside%20to%20cool.%20%20%20Beat%20the%20eggs%20along%20with%20the%20sugar%20on%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Ehigh%20speed%20until%20it%20is%20light%20and%20lemon%20coloured%20and%20frothy.%20%20Sift%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Etogether%20the%20flour%20and%20baking%20powder.%20%20%20Whisk%20the%20butter%20and%20vanilla%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Einto%20the%20egg%20mixture.%20%20%20Fold%20the%20flour%20mixture%20in%20with%20a%20metal%20spoon.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EStir%20in%20the%20poppy%20seeds.%20%20%20Divide%20between%20the%20prepared%20pans.%20%20Bake%20for%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E25%20minutes,%20until%20golden%20brown%20and%20the%20top%20springs%20back%20when%20lightly%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Etouched.%20%20%20Remove%20from%20the%20oven.%20%20Cool%20in%20the%20pans%20for%20ten%20minutes,%20then%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Eremove%20to%20a%20wire%20rack%20to%20cool%20completely.%20%20When%20cold,%20cut%20each%20cake%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Eround%20carefully%20into%20two%20layers%20horizontally.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMeasure%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Ethe%20ingredients%20for%20the%20syrup%20into%20a%20microwaveable%20bowl.%20%20Heat%20in%20the%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Emicrowave%20for%20about%201%20minute%20until%20the%20sugar%20dissolves.%20%20%20Set%20aside.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EBeat%20the%20yoghurt,%20creme%20fraiche%20and%20sugar%20together%20until%20the%20mixture%20is%20thick%20and%20spreadable.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPlace%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Eone%20cake%20layer%20on%20a%20plate.%20%20Brush%20with%20some%20of%20the%20warm%20syrup.%20%20Top%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Ewith%20sliced%20berries.%20%20Top%20with%20a%20portion%20of%20the%20cream%20mixture.%20%20%20Place%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Eanother%20cake%20layer%20on%20top.%20%20Brush%20with%20syrup%20and%20repeat.%20%20%20Repeat%20once%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Emore%20so%20that%20you%20have%20three%20layers%20of%20berries%20and%20cream.%20%20Brush%20the%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Einside%20of%20the%20final%20layer%20with%20the%20remaining%20syrup.%20%20Invert%20on%20top%20of%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Ethe%20cake%20and%20%20cover%20with%20the%20remainder%20of%20the%20cream.%20%20%20Garnish%20with%20a%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efew%20berries%20and%20sprinkle%20with%20poppy%20seeds.%20%20Allow%20to%20sit%20for%20half%20an%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Ehour%20before%20serving.%20%20%20Cut%20into%20slices%20to%20serve.%3C/p%3E){kind=link}