Amazing Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Poppy seeds not only add a unique texture to the cake, but they are also a good source of dietary fiber and essential minerals.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 22g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.