Best 5 Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake Recipes

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When it comes to delightful and classic flavors, the lemon poppy seed loaf cake stands tall. A delightful combination of tangy lemon and nutty poppy seeds, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweet and sharp flavors. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast treat, a sweet snack, or a dessert to impress your friends and family, this timeless recipe will surely deliver. With a moist and tender crumb, a burst of citrusy goodness, and a sprinkling of crunchy poppy seeds, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for a mouthwatering lemon poppy seed loaf cake.

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LEMON POPPY SEED LOAF



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This has a nice fresh lemon flavor. Makes nice muffins, also.

Provided by IRENED

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup lemon juice
¾ cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon zest
½ cup poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heavily grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Mix lemon juice and yogurt together and add alternately with the sifted flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until just blended. Stir in lemon rind and poppy seeds. Pour mixture into prepared pans and smooth tops.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on rack for 15 minutes before turning out of pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 17.8 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

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 TEA CAKE



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This sweet Mother's Day treat comes to us from reader Angie M. Biggin of Lyons, Illinois. Serve this easy Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Cake along with other afternoon-tea desserts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch (8-cup capacity) loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar on high until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; mix in vanilla and lemon zest. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in two parts and milk in one, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. In a medium saucepan, bring lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar; set syrup aside.
  • Remove cake from oven. While cake is still in pan, poke several holes in top with a toothpick. Set aside 2 tablespoons syrup; pour remainder over cake. Cool cake completely in pan, about 2 hours. Turn cake out of pan; place, right side up, on a platter, and brush all over with reserved syrup. Store, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

LEMON & POPPY SEED CAKE



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A moist drizzle loaf cake that compliments a nice cup of tea!

Provided by louiza201

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g poppy seeds
185ml warm milk
220g caster sugar
3 eggs
300g self-raising flour
200g unsalted butter, softened
1 lemon, rind grated, juiced
300g icing sugar
20 x 10cm (base measurement) loaf pan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease loaf pan.
  • Combine the poppy seeds and milk in a bowl and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Combine the caster sugar and 185g of the butter untill light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs. Fold in the flour gradually, alternate with the poppy seed and milk mix. Finally stir in lemon rind. Alternatively add the ingredients to an electric mixer. Beat on high for 5 minutes until the mixture is pale and thick. Pour into the pan and bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter and place in a bowl with the icing sugar and lemon juice. Beat with an electric beater until smooth, then drizzle over the cake.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful loaf cake, use fresh lemon zest and juice.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing it, as this will help the glaze set properly.
  • For a thicker glaze, use more powdered sugar.
  • To make a vegan version of this cake, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) instead of the eggs, and use plant-based milk instead of regular milk.

Conclusion:

This lemon poppy seed loaf cake is a classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden brown crust. The lemon glaze adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess that perfectly complements the cake. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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