Description
This lemon poppy seed cake is soft, bright, and bakery good without the fuss. One bite and you will want to bake it again and again.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
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Zest of 2 lemons
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf or round cake pan with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
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Mix in yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until combined.
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Gently fold dry ingredients into the batter until just mixed.
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Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool slightly, remove from pan, and cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American