{"id":85701,"date":"2026-09-08T08:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/?p=85701"},"modified":"2026-09-08T08:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:56:48","slug":"german-poppy-seed-mandarin-orange-cake-with-almond-streusel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-poppy-seed-mandarin-orange-cake-with-almond-streusel\/","title":{"rendered":"German Poppy Seed Mandarin Orange Cake with Almond Streusel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

German poppy seed mandarin orange cake with a creamy poppy seed filling, juicy canned mandarins and buttery almond streusel. An easy make-ahead cake that tastes like it came from a German Bakery!<\/p>\n\n\nJump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n

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This easy German Poppy Seed Mandarin Orange Cake combines a thick, creamy poppy seed filling with juicy mandarin oranges and buttery almond streusel. Fresh orange zest, vanilla, and a splash of rum or Amaretto make the filling extra flavorful, while ground almonds give the streusel a delicate, crumbly texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part? The crust and streusel are made from the same dough, and canned mandarins mean you can bake this cake all year round. WIN, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A fruity twist on Classic German Poppy Seed Cake <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I love poppy seed cakes <\/a>with a generous layer of filling, and this one delivers. The filling is made from scratch with ground poppy seeds, whole milk and cornstarch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandarin oranges add just enough fruity freshness to balance the rich poppy seed filling. Fresh orange zest enhances their citrus flavor, while vanilla and a little rum or Amaretto make the whole cake taste extra special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the streusel, I replace some of the flour with ground almonds. This makes the crumbs more tender and adds a subtle almond flavor that pairs beautifully with both poppy seeds and citrus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A German Bakery Classic you will love <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This cake looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make. You only need one dough for the crust, sides, and streusel<\/strong>, so there is no need to prepare a separate topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The canned mandarins make it an easy year-round German cake, and it is also an excellent make-ahead dessert. In fact, I think it tastes even better the next day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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