Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Glaze
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Glaze soft, moist, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. A bright and zesty dessert finished with a sweet citrus glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter & sugar:
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs:
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add wet ingredients:
Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine:
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool:
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
Finish:
Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and let set before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Add extra glaze for a stronger lemon flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/lemon-poppy-seed-cake-with-glaze/
