Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake Recipe

Lemon poppyseed pound cake is a classic dessert that originated in the United States. The combination of tangy lemon and crunchy poppyseeds makes it a delightful treat for any occasion.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Poppyseeds
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and poppyseeds.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.