Description
A delightful Lemon Poppyseed Drizzle Cake that combines zesty lemon flavor with the unique crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons additional lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve the cake at room temperature.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or coconut milk.
- Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add vanilla extract or blueberries for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppyseed Cake, Drizzle Cake, Lemon Cake, Dessert, Baking