Description
A moist and flavorful lemon poppy seed cake with a refreshing citrus taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Pair well with a lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Great for serving at tea parties or brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon poppy seed cake, dessert, baking, citrus cake