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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is moist, zesty, and perfect for any occasion, featuring a refreshing lemon flavor and a crunchy poppy seed texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with the lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  3. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g

Notes

For an extra zing, try adding more lemon zest to the glaze. Serve with fresh berries for a delightful dessert.

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