Everyday Lemon Poppyseed Cake
A little tangy, a little sweet, and bursting with sunshine, this lemon poppy seed cake is perfect any time of day.
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 mixer or whisk
- 1 8" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, room temperature + 1 tbsp for the pan
- 3/4 cup sugar + 2 tbsp for the pan
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 2 eggs
- zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease an 8" baking dish with a tablespoon of softened butter. Sprinkle in two tablespoons of sugar making sure the bottom and sides are fully coated.
- Add the stick of softened butter and sugar to a bowl. Mix until fluffy and creamy.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix to combine.
- Add the flour and baking powder to a separate bowl and mix together.
- Add the flour mixture into the wet mixture and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Fold in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread out.
- Allow the cake to bake for 25-30 minutes or until it is lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Cut and serve!
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