Ingredients
2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Poppy Seeds
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
3 Large Eggs
1 cup Whole Milk
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (from 2–3 large lemons)
1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
3–4 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (for glaze)
½ teaspoon Lemon Zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour the baking pa
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the poppy seeds
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each additio
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk mixture, mixing until just combined
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool before glazing
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over the cooled cake
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative and replace butter with dairy-free butter.
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Free Option, Gluten Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg