Makowiec (pronounced: Mak-ov-yetz) is a strudel-like, yeast poppy seed cake that’s one of Poland’s most popular desserts. It’s main attraction is the filling spun inside, made of finely-ground poppy ...

You can freeze the lemon poppy seed cupcake base without filling or frosting. Wrap them in plastic food wrap to prevent freezer burn, and place them into a ziplock bag. You can also freeze lemon ...

For the filling, combine the ground poppy seeds, sugar, semolina and milk in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, around 10 minutes. Remove the heat and allow it to cool slightly.