Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: The Best Fresh Twist You’ll Love
A delightful and refreshing lemon poppy seed cake that is moist and bursting with flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, add a lemon glaze on top.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, Lemon Cake, Poppy Seed Dessert