Description
Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a delightful dessert that brings sunshine to any gathering. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch from poppy seeds, this cake is light, fluffy, and visually stunning. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or a cozy afternoon treat, it is sure to brighten your table and become a cherished recipe in your collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about ten minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg