Description
Indulge in a slice of our Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Glaze, a refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This light and moist treat combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, creating a unique flavor profile that will impress your guests. The sweet lemon glaze adds an irresistible finish, making it the ideal companion for tea parties or celebratory gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 45โ50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk; drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with additional lemon zest for an extra punch of flavor if desired. For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or dried fruits before baking.
