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Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

A delightful and refreshing cake featuring a balance of tart lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Should be softened, not melted.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Can substitute with plain yogurt for a Halal-friendly version.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbl poppy seeds
  • 1 each Zest of 1 lemon
  • 0.5 cups lemon juice
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbl lemon juice For glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, poppy seeds, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top and allow it to set before slicing.

Notes

Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. Freeze slices for up to 3 months, thawing overnight in the fridge and warming in the microwave before serving.