Description
Lemon poppy seed cake is a refreshing dessert that beautifully marries zesty lemon and nutty poppy seeds. With its moist texture and vibrant flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual tea parties to festive celebrations. Each slice is a delightful experience, reminiscent of sunshine-filled days and warm family gatherings. Easy to make, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients using a spatula; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg