Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
A delightful and refreshing lemon poppy seed cake that balances sweetness and tanginess, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the poppy seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then spread it on the cooled cake.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. For a refreshing drink, pair with herbal tea or sparkling lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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