poppy seed coffee cake

25 Pinches
Springfield, VA
Updated on Feb 17, 2015

I begged and begged for this recipe. Finally, my neighbor gave it to me this weekend. It is a wonderful coffee cake.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 12-15

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar or splenda
  • 3 - eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder

How To Make poppy seed coffee cake

  • Step 1
    Cream butter and sugar using mixer in a large bowl, then beat in egg YOLKS and vanilla.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Step 3
    In small bowl with mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  • Step 4
    Pour half of the batter into a greased 13 x 9 pan; combine filling ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
  • Step 5
    Carefully top with remaining batter and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool on wire rack and serve.

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