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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

A delightful lemon poppy seed cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the poppy seeds. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Lemon, Poppy Seed
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