Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Made from scratch, this is a moist poppy seed cake with a lemony flavor! Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
1 fluted tube cake
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup poppy seeds
  • ¼ cup finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt® generously.

Step 2
Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light; beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reduce mixing speed and add poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.

Step 3
Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl. Beat in flour mixture slowly, alternating with buttermilk.

Step 4
Spoon batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 65 to 75 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You can also make this in two 9×5-inch loaf pans or 9-inch cake pans. If you use loaf pans, bake for 50 to 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

539
Calories
24g
Fat
75g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat13g 64%
Cholesterol124mg 41%
Sodium262mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate75g 27%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars48g
Protein8g
Vitamin C4mg 18%
Calcium164mg 13%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium159mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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