Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
Nutrition
Notes
For an extra touch, you can add more lemon zest to the glaze.
