Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a refreshing dessert that bursts with vibrant citrus flavor. With a light, moist texture dotted with crunchy poppy seeds and topped with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday celebration or an afternoon treat. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg