Have you ever made Kuglof? Try these two unique recipes for Kuglof—Nutty Apricot Kuglof and Orange Poppy Seed Kuglof—for a soft, flavorful, and festive homemade treat.
Nutty Apricot Kuglof
A moist, sweet Kuglof with chopped nuts and dried apricots, lightly spiced with cinnamon.
Ingredients:
3 large eggs
1 cup honey
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup almond milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
Beat eggs with honey until light and fluffy. Mix in melted coconut oil, almond milk, and almond extract.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Gently fold in apricots and walnuts.
Pour into prepared pan and bake 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before removing from pan.
Orange Poppy Seed Kuglof
A fragrant, citrusy Kuglof with a subtle crunch from poppy seeds.
Ingredients:
3 large eggs
1 cup maple syrup
2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup skim milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
Zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a Kuglof pan.
- Beat eggs with maple syrup until frothy. Stir in applesauce, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cardamom, and poppy seeds. Fold into wet ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake 40–45 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick. Cool slightly before serving.
