Vegan Poppy Seed Pound Cake – Easy and fluffy recipe for breakfast and snack
Fluffy, fragrant, and with a unique taste: the poppy seed pound cake is a simple but elegant dessert, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or serving as a dessert accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee. The soft texture of the batter is enhanced by the delicate crunchiness of the poppy seeds, offering an original and irresistible result. Easy to prepare with few genuine ingredients, this pound cake is ideal for those who love homemade desserts with an authentic flavor. Discover the step-by-step recipe and prepare a pound cake that is soft, light, and rich in flavor that will win over the whole family.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8/10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Poppy Seed Pound Cake:
11×26 cm pan
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- lemon zest
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 3/8 cup sparkling water
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- salt
- raisins
- 2 3/4 oz poppy seeds
- vanilla
Steps
The preparation of the Vegan Poppy Seed Pound Cake is very simple, watch the video HERE.
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In a bowl, put the flour, potato starch, baking powder, a pinch of salt, sugar and mix. Add the milk, lemon juice,
Add the water, vanilla, grated lemon zest and mix. Add the oil and mix the batter well.
Finally, add the poppy seeds and raisins. Transfer the batter into a pound cake pan (4.5 x 10 inches) lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage:
The poppy seed pound cake stays soft for 3-4 days at room temperature, well wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
To retain its freshness longer, you can also store it in the refrigerator for about 5-6 days.
If you want to prepare it in advance, you can freeze it in already portioned slices: just wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer. When ready to eat, let them thaw at room temperature or heat them slightly in the oven or microwave to regain their softness.
