14 poppy seed cake recipes

Old-world poppy seed cake with a buttery egg yolk dough topped with ground poppy seeds mixed in cream and orange zest. A traditional Eastern European pastry rolled and baked.

Citrus poppy seed cake with orange and lemon zest topped with vanilla cream cheese icing. Made from a homemade cake mix that stores for months.

Another delicious cake made with pineapple juice, almond extract and poppy seeds that won't disappoint.

Hamantaschen for Purim with a tender carrot-flecked dough and a tangy apricot-pineapple filling spiked with cardamom and poppy seed. The classic triangle cookie with real character.

Hearty buttermilk muffins loaded with wheat germ, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Brown sugar sweetness with a nutty crunch in every bite. Makes muffins or a loaf.

No-yeast brown seed bread with whole wheat flour, bran, oats, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, honey, and yogurt. A dense, nutty quick bread loaded with seeds and grains that bakes in under an hour.

Buttery colonial poppy seed cake soaked in milk for a tender, nutty crumb. Dusted with powdered sugar, this heritage recipe is simple to bake and hard to resist.

Wholesome bran bread studded with sesame and poppy seeds, sweetened with honey and orange juice. Dense, hearty loaf perfect for toasting and spreading with butter.

Savory cheese bread with cottage cheese, cheddar and sautéed onions. Quick bread baked in a round pan topped with poppy seeds in 35 minutes.

Mohn kuchen: a traditional German poppy seed cake with a pressed shortbread base, creamy cooked poppy seed filling, and buttery streusel top. Dense, nutty, old-world dessert.

Vegan banana bread made with soft tofu, whole-wheat flour, maple syrup, and poppy seeds. No eggs or dairy. Food processor method makes mixing fast and hands-off.

Traditional poppy seed kolache with a buttery almond dough and homemade filling of poppy seeds, honey, dates, and nuts. A Czech-style pastry that makes 60 pieces.

A hearty bundt cake packed with oats, sesame seeds, raisins, and mixed nuts. Warm spices, rum, and brandy give it deep, earthy flavor that lives up to its name.

Indian pakoras made with chickpea flour batter spiced with garam masala, coriander, and turmeric. Dip eggplant, potato, pepper, mushroom, or onion and fry until crisp. The chaiwala classic at home.