Description
This Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake is a light, zesty, and moist treat with a perfect balance of tangy lemon and crunchy poppy seeds. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, it’s a delightful dessert or snack that brightens any occasion with its refreshing citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 & ¾ cups flour
- 1 & ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup oil
- Zest of two lemons
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 & ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon milk
- ½ tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, make the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Slice and serve!
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, you can add a little more zest to the batter or glaze.
- This loaf cake keeps well at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- You can also bake this recipe in mini loaf pans for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American