Contest-Winning Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs,; , room temperature; 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size); 1 cup 2% milk; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 4 teaspoons poppy seeds; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd

Servings: persons

3 large eggs,
, room temperature
1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, buttermilk, oil, applesauce, lemon juice, egg yolks, lemon zest and poppy seeds; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
2
Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-28. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
4
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/3 cup lemon curd. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining lemon curd over top of cake within 1 in. of edges. Frost sides and top edge of cake with 3 cups whipped cream mixture. Pipe remaining mixture around edges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs,, , room temperature, 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size), 1 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Lemon Poppy Seed Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Contest-Winning Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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