Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for greasing pan; 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more for pan; Zest of 2 lemons; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

Butter, for greasing pan
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more for pan
Zest of 2 lemons
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and flour an 8-inch loaf pan.
3
In a bowl, combine lemon zest and sugar and rub with your fingers until it looks like wet sand.
4
Whisk in buttermilk, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and eggs.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
6
Whisk dry ingredients into the batter, then whisk in oil and poppy seeds.
7
Pour batter into prepared pan.
8
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, about 1 hour.
9
Let cool in pan until warm to the touch, then turn out onto a baking rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
10
Turn cake right side up.
11
Whisk together remaining 4 teaspoons lemon and the confectioners sugar.
12
Use a pastry brush to spread glaze evenly over top and sides of cake.
13
Cool completely before slicing.

1151

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, for greasing pan, 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more for pan, Zest of 2 lemons, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Poppy Seed Pound 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.

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

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