Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: The Best Homemade Delight You’ll Love
Indulge in the bright and delightful flavors of our homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra zing, drizzle a lemon glaze on top after the cake has cooled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, homemade dessert, baking