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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

A light and refreshing cake infused with lemon zest and poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 18g

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add more lemon zest to the glaze.

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