Christmas tastes not only of spices, but also of poppy seeds. This is an ingredient that often appears in various forms on the holiday table. Do you know why it is a symbol of the holidays?
The traditional presence of the poppy during Christmas has deep roots in the symbolism and beliefs of our ancestors. Poppy seed cake was popular in the old days considered a symbol of home and family unity. It was believed that the poppy attracted wealth, prosperity and prosperity his presence was supposed to bring good luck in the coming year. Additionally, poppy was perceived as a link between the world of the living and the dead, which was associated with its hallucinogenic properties. Such beliefs added unique meaning to this inconspicuous, but full of symbolism ingredient.
Today, poppy seeds during holidays are a tradition cultivated in many homes. It is used not only for cakes, but also for kutia and poppy seed dumplings. In some regions it is also added to dumplings. However, the most popular form is still . This is a cake, but some people may get bored with it.
It is worth respecting old customs. However, you can add a bit of modernity to them. For this reason, we suggest a delicious recipe that will delight your guests with its delicate structure and refreshing taste. The Poppy Prince Cake is an alternative that will surely appeal to even fans of tradition.
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Ingredients for the cake:
- 150 g of wheat flour,
- a teaspoon of baking powder,
- 150 g wet,
- 3 eggs,
- 175 g of powdered sugar,
- 2 oranges,
- 350 g of powdered sugar,
- additionally: poppy seeds for sprinkling.
Ingredients for the orange mass:
- 8 eggs,
- 2 oranges (peel and juice),
- 2 lemons (peel and juice),
- 200 g of powdered sugar,
- 200 g of butter.
How to do it:
We start by preparing the dough. Scald the oranges, then cut them into slices and put them in a pot. Pour in water and powdered sugar cook everything for about 20 minutes. After this time, remove from the heat and leave to cool. Transfer 100 g of slices to a blender with 75 ml of the cooking liquid and mix until smooth.
Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl – flour, baking powder and poppy seeds. Mix until the ingredients are combined. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy for about 5-7 minutes. Pour the orange purée into the mixture and gently combine it with the eggs using a spatula. Add the dry ingredients, mix gently and briefly just until combined.
Line a 20 × 30 cm baking tin with baking paper and pour the dough into it. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C for about 45 minutes. We check whether the cake is ready using a dry wooden stick. When ready, remove from the oven and leave to cool.
We move on to preparing the orange cream. We scald the oranges and lemons and then grate them to obtain the peel. We also squeeze juice from them. Pour it into a bowl, add the eggs and beat until fluffy. Add sugar, butter and fruit peel. Place the bowl over a pot filled with boiling water. Stir everything over steam until it thickens. This may take a while, so be patient. Leave the finished cream to cool.
Assemble the Poppy Prince when all the ingredients are at room temperature. Cut the cake into three layers and divide the cream into three parts – two larger ones and one smaller one. Place most of the orange mass on the first countertop, cover it with the next one and repeat the procedure. Cover the whole thing with the third layer, and cover the sides of the cakes and the top with a smaller part of the cream. Finally, sprinkle with poppy seeds and put in the fridge for a few hours. The cooled dessert can be cut and served.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl, kontakter.pl
