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Poppy Seed Coffee Cake

A tender, crumbly German coffee cake studded with poppy seeds and finished with a quick cinnamon-sugar topping. Baked in one sheet pan and ready to slice in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
6
Calories
312
Protein
6g
Poppy Seed Coffee Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

  3. Step 3

    In another bowl, whisk melted butter and eggs until combined, then fold into dry ingredients until just mixed.

  4. Step 4

    Spread batter evenly on the sheet pan. Mix cinnamon with 2 tbsp sugar and sprinkle over the top.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are light golden.

  6. Step 6

    Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13-inch sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • two mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • toothpick
  • oven

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