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Easy & Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: A Zesty Treat You Can't Resist!

Brighten your day with this Easy & Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cake! Bursting with citrusy flavor, moist texture, and a delightful crunch, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups 310g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup 170g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups 300g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1-2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup 60ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
  • For the Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups 180g powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • 9-inch bundt pan or loaf pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan (or loaf pan) to prevent sticking.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar:
  6. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  7. Add Wet Ingredients:
  8. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  9. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk:
  10. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  11. Bake the Cake:
  12. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Make the Lemon Glaze:
  14. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  15. Glaze and Serve:
  16. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides. Slice and serve for a refreshing, citrusy treat!