German Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: German Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons poppy seeds; 3/4 cup flour (I used unbleached); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
3/4 cup flour (I used unbleached)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
In a medium bowl mix butter and sugar until creamy.
2
Blend in each egg separately.
3
Mix at least 2 minutes.
4
Add Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Sour Cream and Poppy Seeds.
5
Mix another 2 minutes.
6
Into a separate bowl sift (very important) flour, baking powder, and salt.
7
Gently blend flour mixture a little at a time into the batter mixture.
8
Blend well.
9
Pour into a greased loaf pan or bundt cake pan.
10
Bake at 350 degrees F or 180 degrees Celsius.
11
Takes 60 minutes in loaf pan.
12
If using bundt cake pan check for doneness at 45 minutes.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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