LEMON POPPY-SEED TEA CAKE
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
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.
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sal villela
[email protected]This is the best lemon poppy seed tea cake I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfectly every time.
jacob stolmeier
[email protected]This cake is a bit more dense than I would like, but the flavor is still good. I might try experimenting with different ratios of ingredients next time.
Rafia Chowdhury
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a classic recipe that never fails to impress.
jane maina
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a spring or summer brunch. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon poppy seed flavor is always a winner.
Muhammed Adeel
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would recommend it to others.
Supa House Comedy
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the cake ended up being a bit dense.
Ms. Anika
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a good cake.
Mohammad Shahzaib
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cake was delicious, and the poppy seeds added a nice texture.
Abid Bajwa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
Alan Finkle
[email protected]I made this cake for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of lemon and poppy seeds, and the cake was gone in no time.
Uvoy Dav
[email protected]This lemon poppy seed tea cake was a delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a bright citrusy tang from the lemon and a nutty sweetness from the poppy seeds. The texture was moist and tender, and the cake had a lovely golden crust.