Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
A delightful blend of citrusy zest and poppy seeds, this Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake offers a tender crumb and refreshing flavor perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan to ensure that your cake will slide out effortlessly after baking.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or icing glaze, and try pairing with tea or lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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