Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from afternoon tea to family gatherings. Easy to make and visually appealing, it promises a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, 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 lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg