Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines vibrant lemon flavor with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds. This moist and tender cake not only brightens up your dessert table but also evokes fond memories of baking with loved ones. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat, its golden hue and inviting aroma make it impossible to resist. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, even novice bakers can whip up this slice of sunshine effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve plain or drizzle with icing for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg