Apfelmohnkuchen Apple Poppy Seed Cake

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.

3. Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together until well combined.

5. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

6. Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing it out evenly.

7. Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the batter in a decorative pattern.

8. Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the apple slices, ensuring an even distribution.

9. Spoon the remaining batter over the apples and poppy seeds, spreading it out to cover the filling.

10. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Heat the apricot jam in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and liquid.

13. Brush the warm jam over the top of the cooled cake to create a shiny glaze.

14. Slice the cake into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.