{"title":"Polish Cakes – Ciasta","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rich tradition of Polish cakes (ciasta), where generations of family recipes have transformed simple ingredients into some of Poland's most beloved desserts. Whether you're celebrating a holiday, gathering with family, or enjoying an afternoon coffee, authentic Polish cakes have long been at the center of life's sweetest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection features classic favorites like Sernik (Polish cheesecake), made with traditional twaróg cheese for its signature lightly crumbly texture and pleasantly tangy flavor; Makowiec, the iconic poppy seed roll enjoyed during Christmas and Easter; Babka, a light, buttery cake traditionally served during Easter celebrations; Jabłecznik, Poland's beloved apple cake layered with cinnamon-spiced apples; and regional specialties like Śliwowiec, a decadent plum cake showcasing one of Poland's favorite fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poppy-seed-roll","title":"Poppy Seed Roll","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMakowiec is the poppy seed roll that has to be on the table for Wigilia, Polish Christmas Eve, and it turns up at just about every other gathering through the year besides. Soft, buttery yeast dough gets rolled around a thick layer of ground poppy seed sweetened with sugar and butter, then baked until it sets into the dark spiral you see the moment a slice comes off the end. The top is finished with a thin powdered-sugar glaze and a scattering of poppy seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you've never had it, the filling is the part worth knowing about. Ground poppy seed is dense and dark and faintly nutty, closer to a rich almond or chestnut filling than to anything in an American bakery case, and the sweetness stays gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd if there was someone in your family who used to make this, you'll recognize it before you taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBaked to the traditional recipe and shipped frozen to your door. Left wrapped on the counter overnight, it's ready by morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8-inch half roll, about 20 oz (565 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebutter, poppy seed, eggs, sugar, salt, wheat flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolana’s bakery products are shipped in frozen condition to preserve their good quality and great taste! When you are ready to enjoy your poppy seed roll from Polana.com, simply place the cake on plate on the kitchen counter and allow it to thaw out for about 6-12 hours, or leave out overnight (it will be ready to enjoy by morning!). Always keep the cake wrapped while it thaws. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmacznego!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3936225156,"sku":"CKE024","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/0416\/files\/Polana_Product_Photo__Makowiec_Poppy_seed_roll_Polish_cake_Nut_roll_Christmas_cake.png?v=1786775593"},{"product_id":"polish-pound-babka-piaskowa","title":"Polish Babka - Piaskowa","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTopped with powdered sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth: 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: Approx. 1.7lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight and delicate, full of wonderful lemon-vanilla flavor, not overly sweet, has that homemade taste and feel to it. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. We bake it the old-fashioned way using the finest and freshest ingredients available. For a final touch we dust our Babka with powdered sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: during the Easter season Regular Polish Babka may come with Easter decoration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, eggs, water, milk, salt, sugar powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the cake from the freezer and refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours. Always leave the cake wrapped while it thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmacznego!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3936233156,"sku":"BBK004","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/0416\/products\/Polishbabka.jpg?v=1619691754"},{"product_id":"gift-card","title":"Polana Electronic Gift Card","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLooking for unique gift ideas this holiday season and not sure what to get? Nothing touches the heart quite like the cherished tastes and traditions of our heritage. This year give the ones you love the gift of authentic Polish foods with an E-gift card from Polana.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable at different prices, these cards are mailed with a nice, holiday greeting and can be used towards the purchase of favorite Polish foods available site-wide on Polana.com!\u003c\/span\u003e From traditional Polish bakery and deli products, to classic foods like pierogi, stuffed cabbage rolls, soups and much more, Polana.com can ship the most well-known and loved Polish foods right to your door with nationwide shipping available throughout the U.S.!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNothing makes the holidays quite as special as a warm plate of pierogi! This year, give the gift of Polish foods with a Polana E-gift card. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: E-gift cards are sent as an email for online use. To send the E-gift card you must either forward the gift card email or gift card link from the email which you receive after purchase. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: e-gift cards are nonrefundable. 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Its flavors are perfect for the holidays or with a warm cup of spiced tea on a cold day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 1lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheat flour, sugar, oil, eggs, water, raisins, orange peel, prunes, walnuts, salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the cake from the freezer and refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours. 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For a final touch we dust our Babka with powdered sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: approx 0.3lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, eggs, water, milk, salt, sugar powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the cake from the freezer and refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours. 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It’s a classic Polish baked dessert, delicately sweet and great to enjoy as a fall treat (but also allowed any other time of year you crave it too!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 15oz (0.9lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheat flour, apples, eggs, butter, sugar, milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the cake from the freezer and refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours. Always leave the cake wrapped while it thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it with a cup of classic Polish tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmacznego!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39419714371682,"sku":"CKE004","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/0416\/products\/applecake.jpg?v=1634308751"},{"product_id":"classic-polish-plum-cake-sliwkowiec","title":"Classic Polish Plum Cake - Sliwkowiec","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoland is a major producer of many different types of fruits, and that has resulted in a wide selection of various fruit-filled baked desserts on the Polish menu! During autumn, one of the most popular of these baked goods is plum cake! This light cake, “Śliwowiec” (from the Polish word “śliwka” \/ “plum”) is made according to a classic Polish recipe - a layer of fresh plums baked over a semi-shortbread layer and topped with a crumbled pastry crust and powdered sugar! It’s the perfect Polish Fall treat (but also allowed any other time of year you crave it too!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approx 0.9lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheat flour, eggs, soybean oil, margarine, sugar, baking powder, plums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the cake from the freezer and refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours. 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But, this unique cheesecake can also be enjoyed any time of year whether or not you come from a Polish background! The delicately sweet and perfectly moist top cheesecake layer is contrasted by the unique aroma and taste of the poppy bottom layer and crumble crust. With a drizzle of dark chocolate on top it makes for a very unique dessert - a very specific Polish baked good and one that you can only find at a traditional Polish foods store (like Polana.com)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 2lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaker's cheese, milk, wheat flour, poppy seed, eggs, margarine, sugar, walnuts, pecans, soybean oil. 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Topped with a golden layer of buttery crumble and a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is the perfect pairing for coffee or an anytime pick-me-up. Whether enjoyed with loved ones or savored solo, this rustic cake brings the charm of Polish home baking to your door, ready to delight all year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 22 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWheat flour, eggs, margarine, sugar, salt, baking powder, sour cream, fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and rhubarb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to defrost\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the cake from the freezer and refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours. 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