Description
A refreshing Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze, perfect for any occasion from brunch to afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your loaf pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, poppy seeds, and baking powder.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs, lemon zest, and juice until mixed well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pair with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg