Description
A delightful cake that combines the fresh, tangy flavor of lemon with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, and poppy seeds to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and lemon juice until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or add a lemon glaze or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or refrigerate for about a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg