Moist Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Moist Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup crisco butter flavor shortening; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon extract (optional); 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind (optional); 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup poppy seed

Servings: persons

3/4 cup crisco butter flavor shortening
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract (optional)
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind (optional)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup poppy seed

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Set oven rack to second lowest position.
3
Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
4
In a bowl, cream together the shortening, cream cheese, sugar, lemon extract (if using) and lemon rind for 5-6 minutes on high speed of an electric mixer until fluffy.
5
Add in eggs; beat well until combined (about 2 minutes).
6
In another small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt.
7
Add to creamed mixture along with buttermilk; beat well until thoroughly combined.
8
Add/mix in poppy seeds until combined.
9
Spread batter into prepared pan.
10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake tests done with a toopick (don't overbake!).
11
Cool completely, then frost if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup crisco butter flavor shortening, 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon extract (optional), and more.

Yes, Moist 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.

Moist Poppy Seed Cake

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