HOMEMADE LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE

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Family and friends will love this buttermilk cake...whether you serve tender slices with coffee at brunch or as a treat after dinner. The delicate lemon glaze adds a special touch. -Kristen Croke of Hanover, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
2-1/2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add lemon zest; mix well. Add eggs and egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt and allspice. Gradually add to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a 10-in. tube pan heavily coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan and center tube to loosen. Remove to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved. Using a fork, poke holes in top of cake. Gradually pour hot syrup over cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Franchasca S Harvey
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This cake looks so good! I can't wait to try it.


Serenity Byrley
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon poppy seed cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rizu Baloch
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon flavor is just right, and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. I love that it's not too sweet, and it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bryn Thomas
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the poppy seeds. I sold out of cakes in no time.


Prince Saif
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the poppy seeds add a nice texture. I love that it's not too sweet, and it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Lokesh Lamichhane
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon flavor is bright and refreshing, and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. I love serving this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.


Bt Xxx
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


abdelhamid benraho
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon poppy seed cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yusuf Idris
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon flavor is just right, and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. I love that it's not too sweet, and it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Nabin Bohora
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the poppy seeds. I sold out of cakes in no time.


Evander Mufambi
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the poppy seeds add a nice texture. I love that it's not too sweet, and it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kamla Singh
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon flavor is bright and refreshing, and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. I love serving this cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.


Glenda Long
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Swapna Biswas
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I'm a big fan of lemon poppy seed cake, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mona Rana
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This cake was a huge hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the crunchy poppy seeds. It was gone in no time.


Alomgir Rana
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon poppy seed cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so light and airy, and the lemon flavor was just right. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


Oghenekevwe Akpojotor
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This lemon poppy seed cake was delightful! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.