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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a light, moist, and flavorful dessert combining refreshing citrus lemon with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, this cake is perfect for spring gatherings, brunches, or a simple indulgence for any occasion. A crowd-pleaser with its vibrant flavor and beautiful texture!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk if needed)

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions

Making the Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan. (Use parchment paper for easy removal.)

  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

  3. Cream the butter and sugar: Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

  4. Add eggs and flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.

  5. Combine dry ingredients and liquids: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk with lemon juice. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.

  6. Bake the cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes (for loaf) or 35-40 minutes (for round cake) or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  7. Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

Making the Lemon Glaze:

  1. Prepare the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add lemon zest for more flavor if desired. Adjust thickness by adding more sugar (for thicker) or more lemon juice (for thinner).

Glazing the Cake:

  1. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, increase zest and juice in both the batter and glaze.Can also add lemon extract for a stronger lemony taste.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/lemon-poppy-seed-cake/