Croatian Makovnjača (Poppy Seed Roll Cake)

Name: Croatian Makovnjača (Poppy Seed Roll Cake)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 300 g plain flour; 7 g dried yeast (or 20g fresh yeast); 120 ml warm milk; 50 g sugar; 40 g unsalted butter (melted); 1 egg yolk; Pinch of salt; 150 g ground poppy seeds; 60 g sugar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or extract); Zest of 1 lemon; 40 g raisins (optional); 20 g unsalted butter; 1 egg (beaten (for brushing)); Icing sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:35min

Makovnjaca is a traditional Croatian poppy seed roll cake made with soft yeast dough and a rich poppy seed filling often served during festive occasions and family gatherings for an authentic sweet treat

Updated at: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:07:35 GMT