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Peach cake with poppy seeds

Peach Cake with Poppy Seeds for a Showstopper Dessert

Delight in this Peach Cake with Poppy Seeds, blending sweet peaches with creamy quark and poppy seeds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 300 grams Peaches diced, fresh or can substitute with apricots or nectarines
  • 200 grams Flour whole wheat gives a denser texture
  • 100 grams Butter softened, or substitute with margarine
  • 2 units Eggs can substitute with applesauce or chia seeds
  • 150 grams Sugar can reduce amount or substitute with honey
  • 50 grams Ground Poppy Seeds or chia seeds as a substitute
For the Filling
  • 250 grams Quark can substitute with cream cheese or thick yogurt
  • 50 grams Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended

Equipment

  • cake tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 9-inch round cake tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together 100 grams of butter and 150 grams of sugar until creamy and light.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, then sift in 200 grams of flour and 50 grams of ground poppy seeds.
  4. Gently fold in 300 grams of diced peaches, reserving a few slices for decoration.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for about 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare the filling by whisking together 250 grams of quark with 50 grams of sugar and vanilla extract.
  7. Let the baked cake cool for 10 minutes, then spread the quark filling on top.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving, garnishing with peach slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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