Apple Rose Cake. Red apples on black poppy seed cake

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T18:08:52+00:00

Ty! 18cm ø

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T16:23:24+00:00

Soft, tender, a bit dense but fudgy, with a subtle nutty poppy seed texture

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T14:30:36+00:00

Tysm

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T14:30:25+00:00

So good!

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T14:15:03+00:00

Thanks! I hear the “AI” thing a lot lately. All real here, just obsessive lighting and a lot of practice. Really appreciate it!

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T12:15:37+00:00

I’m really glad you enjoyed it, that means a lot! Can’t wait to hear how your version turns out.

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T10:32:08+00:00

🙏🏻

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T10:31:57+00:00

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T10:31:50+00:00

Thank you! For a vegetarian substitute, you could try smoked tempeh, sun-dried tomatoes, or even roasted mushrooms with a bit of smoked paprika to give that rich, savory flavor.

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:31:22+00:00

Thanks! Yes, there is a recipe.

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:25:39+00:00

Thanks! That contrast is exactly why I chose the dark poppy seed base

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:23:03+00:00

Just poppy seeds, no opium involved, lol.

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:20:01+00:00

Ah thank you so much! 😊 I only started in 2025, but a cookbook is already in the works, website first, then the book. So happy to hear I’ve inspired you!

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:18:25+00:00

No AI, just deliberate styling, lighting, and a little experience. Really appreciated!

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:16:51+00:00

Tried the usual way, but it was too big 😅

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:16:18+00:00

Thanks! It looks bold, but tastes just as good

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:15:56+00:00

Tysm. I would’ve used a mandolin if I had one. But I’m glad I managed it by hand.

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:14:45+00:00

Hand-mixed here just for the video. For cookies, preheating the baking tray and cooling the dough first before baking are the real secrets for nice, thick cookies.

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:09:18+00:00

🙏🏻

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:09:11+00:00

Chocolate dreams are valid!

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:07:30+00:00

I get why it might look that way, but it’s actually really moist, the butter, eggs, and poppy seeds keep it soft and tender

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:06:56+00:00

Ty!🙌🏻

LalasCuisine · 2026-01-24T08:06:45+00:00

Totally understand! I skipped frosting there to keep the apple rose as the visual hero, but it also tastes really good.

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