Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup poppy seeds (1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Method

  • Make the frosting Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Butter and flour mini-muffin pans.
  • Whip the cream until it holds a peak.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar and eggs until blended.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • Add the four, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt and mix until just incorporated.
  • Fold in the whipped cream.
  • Spoon the batter into the muffin pans, filling them three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when gently pressed.
  • Let cool in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream and vanilla.
  • Blend with a fork until smooth.
  • Add the confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Frost the cakes with a small knife.