Best 11 Lemon Poppy Seed Angel Cake Recipes

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Lemon poppy seed angel cake is an incredibly light and airy cake with a tender crumb and bright citrus flavor. It's perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to fancy dinner parties. The combination of lemon zest, poppy seeds, and fluffy angel food cake batter creates a truly unforgettable dessert that everyone will love. If you're in the mood for something sweet and special, look no further than lemon poppy seed angel cake.

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POPPY SEED AND LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Poppy Seed and Lemon Angel Food Cake image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
12 large egg whites, room temperature
Zest of 1 lemon plus 4 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift the cake flour with 3/4 cup superfine sugar; set aside.
  • Put the egg whites, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, the cream of tartar, almond extract and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed to high, slowly add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove the bowl from the mixer and sift the cake flour mixture over the whites. Add the poppy seeds and use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour and poppy seeds until completely combined. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch angel food cake tube pan and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Invert the pan and cool for 1 hour, then remove from the pan and turn upright onto a serving plate.
  • Whisk the lemon zest and the remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice with the confectioners' sugar and just enough water to make a smooth, pourable glaze. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake. Let the glaze set for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 101 milligrams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 67 grams

LEMON-POPPY SEED ANGEL CAKE



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The magical matrimony of sweet and tart, the jazzy joining of luscious and light, the perfect pairing of sugar and sour -- that's what makes dessert and lemons a match made in heaven. Sugar substitutes are not recommended for this recipe. Exchanges 1 starch, 2 carbs. From Spring 2013 Diabetic Living magazine.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 egg whites (1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring
1 cup cake flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F In a large bowl combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until frothy. Reduce speed to medium; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar. Increase speed to medium-high ; beat egg whites until soft peaks form (tips curl). Add poppy seeds, lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla and food coloring. Beat 2 minutes more.
  • In a separate bowl sift together cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold one-fourth of the flour mixture into the egg whites. Repeat, three times, folding in remaining flour mixture one-fourth at a time.
  • Pour cake batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cake top is lightly golden and springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert cake in pan; cool completely. Loosen sides of cake from pan; remove cake from pan. Just before serving, pour Lemon Glaze over cake. If desired, serve with dollops of thawed whipped dessert topping and additional finely shredded lemon peel.
  • For Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3.6

LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



Lemon Poppy Seed Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup buttermilk, shaken
1/3 cup poppy seeds (1.75 ounces)
Nonstick baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup grated lemon zest, loosely packed (4 to 5 large lemons)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pour the buttermilk into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, stir in the poppy seeds, and set aside at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly spray the inside of a Bundt pan with the baking spray and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and 2 cups of the granulated sugar on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, the vanilla, and lemon zest, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Sift the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into a medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the lemon juice to the buttermilk mixture. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture in thirds, beginning and ending with the flour. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula to be sure the batter is well mixed. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, place the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup of lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside. When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a baking rack set over a large plate. Spoon the warm lemon syrup slowly over the cake, allowing it to be absorbed into the cake. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to cool.
  • For the glaze, whisk the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl, adding a little more sugar or lemon juice to make a smooth, thick, but pourable glaze. Drizzle over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Transfer to a flat cake plate and serve at room temperature.

LEMON-POPPY SEED CAKE



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The secret to moist, flavorful lemon-poppy seed cake is to start with lemon cake mix! Let your microwave speed your way to an easy lemon glaze.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons poppy seed
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy lemon frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box--except stir poppy seed into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for fluted tube pan. Cool in pan 15 minutes; turn upside down onto heatproof serving plate. Remove pan; cool cake completely, about 1 hour.
  • In microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1/2 g

LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



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Made from scratch, this is a moist poppy seed cake with a lemony flavor! Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Provided by Jasmine Starr

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 eggs
½ cup poppy seeds
¼ cup finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt® generously.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light; beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reduce mixing speed and add poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl. Beat in flour mixture slowly, alternating with buttermilk.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 65 to 75 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 124.2 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 47.5 g

POPPY-SEED ANGEL FOOD CAKES WITH LEMON SYRUP



Poppy-Seed Angel Food Cakes with Lemon Syrup image

If you don't have the pastry rings we call for in this recipe, you can use 1/2-cup muffin cups. However, the batter will fill 6 muffin cups, making smaller cakes.

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

vegetable-oil cooking spray
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
four 3- by 1 1/2-inch stainless-steel entremet (pastry) rings
Garnish: 1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Accompaniment:Lemon Syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Set rings on a baking sheet and lightly spray insides with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat until whites just hold soft peaks. Beat in superfine sugar, a little at a time, and beat until whites just hold stiff peaks. Sift flour with salt over whites and gently fold in with remaining ingredients.
  • Spoon batter into rings, mounding batter, and bake in middle of oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes (cakes will fall slightly during baking). Transfer rings on sheet to a rack to cool. Run a thin knife around edges of rings and gently remove cakes, transferring them to plates.
  • Dust cakes with confectioners' sugar and spoon syrup around them.

GRANDMA'S LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



Grandma's Lemon Poppy Seed Cake image

This is from a collection of family recipes. My granddaughter, Riley, likes that it tastes like lemons, but is sweet. It's always moist and wonderful. -Phyllis Harmon, Nelson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup poppy seeds
DRIZZLE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds. Transfer to a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For drizzle, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and lemon juice; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOIST LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake image

This cake is so rich and moist you will want to make many batches. It's great for gift giving! This cake will last one week at room temperature or in the refrigerator and it freezes well. Try it sliced and toasted!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 ⅛ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
4 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1.313 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift together the flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and salt. Then mix in the lemon peel, poppy seeds and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • In a saucepan over low heat; cook 3/4 cup white sugar and the lemon juice until stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to just warm or to room temperature.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack-place a cookie sheet underneath this rack. Prick the top of the cake several times with a toothpick. Brush the top of the cake with the warm or room temperature syrup, allowing lots of the syrup to run down and soak into the sides and bottom of the cake. Cool slightly in the pan before removing the cake to the wire rack to cool completely. When completely cooled, wrap the cake in foil or plastic freezer wrap and let the cake rest at least one day before serving to your guests.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 227.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



Lemon Poppy Seed Cake image

This luscious, lemony poppy seed cake recipe from Betty Bjarnason is one of many collected by Brenda Wood of Egbert, Ontario for a reunion cookbook. —Betty Bjarnason, Egbert, ON

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
3/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mix. Add the water, oil, eggs and extracts. Beat for 30 seconds on low speed. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in poppy seeds. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack., Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; brush over warm cake. Cool. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON POPPY-SEED LADY CAKE



Lemon Poppy-Seed Lady Cake image

Nutty poppy seeds and fragrant lemon zest enliven a white layer cake; its filling is a combination of whipped cream and lemon curd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 eight-inch four-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pan
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons poppy seeds, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup milk
8 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch cream of tartar
1 cup chilled heavy cream
Lemon Curd for Lemon, Blackberry, and Meringue Parfait
Seven-Minute Frosting for Lemon Poppy-Seed Lady Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans, and line with parchment paper. Butter parchment, and dust bottoms and sides with flour, tapping out excess; set aside.
  • Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt twice; set aside. In a mixing bowl, using the paddle attachment, cream the butter on low speed until soft. Increase speed to medium; beat until pale and fluffy.
  • Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla, poppy seeds, and lemon zest. With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk; beat until thoroughly combined after each addition. Scrape sides of the bowl; beat 10 seconds more. Set aside.
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar on low speed until foamy. Increase speed to medium-high; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar until peaks are just stiff. Gently fold in whites; do not overmix.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans; bake until golden and a cake tester inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To remove cakes, invert onto plates; peel off parchment paper, and reinvert so the top side is up.
  • Make filling: In a small bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold in lemon curd; cover with plastic, and refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Assemble cake: Using a serrated knife, carefully trim tops of both cakes to make level, if desired. Slice each in half horizontally to make a total of 4 layers. Brush away crumbs from tops of layers.
  • Place one of the bottom layers on a serving platter; spread with 1 cup lemon filling. Top with another cake layer; spread with 1 cup filling. Repeat with another cake layer and filling; top with remaining cake layer. Cover entire cake with plastic wrap, and carefully transfer to the refrigerator, steadying it with your hands to keep the layers from sliding. Chill until filling is firm, at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, frost cake and garnish with poppy seeds.

LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



Lemon Poppy Seed Cake image

This recipe was given to one of my Uncles 25 years ago from a co-worker. It has been a much requested recipe in our family ever since. One of my favorites. *The secret to the lemony flavor is the thin glaze which sinks into the cake and then hardens and gives it a really nice texture. I love the bottom where the glaze is thickest!

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) yellow cake mix (with or without the pudding)
1 (3 ounce) jello instant lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup poppy seed (to taste)
2 lemons, juice of
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a bundt pan.
  • Beat together cake ingredients with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick tests clean.
  • While cake is baking mix lemon juice with powdered sugar for the glaze. It should have a thin consistency to sink into the cake.
  • When cake is done and still hot, poke holes all over it (still in the bundt pan) with long skewers and pour the glaze over it.
  • Allow cake to cool and then remove from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 303.1, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25.4, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before whipping them.
  • Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed as they begin to foam.
  • Add the granulated sugar and cream of tartar slowly while continuing to whip the egg whites.
  • Whip the egg whites until they are stiff and glossy.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased angel food cake pan.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Lemon poppy seed angel cake is a light, fluffy, and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a simple dessert, this cake is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, give this lemon poppy seed angel cake a try.

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