Description
This Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a delightful celebration of flavors, perfect for any occasion. With its zesty lemon notes and crunchy poppy seeds, each bite brings sunshine to your palate. Topped with a creamy frosting, this cake is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, brunches, or casual gatherings. Enjoy the magic of baking as your kitchen fills with the enchanting aroma of citrus goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with sour cream until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg