mohnkuchen (poppyseed) cake

Chris has been under a bit of stress lately.  Part of that has to do with an unexpected trip that called us both away for a week.  Given that he had been scheduled to be away for 11 days shortly after, he had to cram all his work (read: a lot) into a couple of days to complete everything before his trip.  Of course, Chris just happens to be brilliant, so he was able to pull everything off.  That still doesn’t negate his need for a treat.

It also happened to be his birthday while he was away.  Hence, poppyseed cake.  Chris’ grandmother made this for him as a child, and he has been after me to perfect the recipe for years.  Unfortunately his family doesn’t have the recipe anymore, but I’ve come pretty close.  I’m now trying the Mohnkuchen (poppyseed cake) recipe his dad gave me on our last visit.

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