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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
Indulge in a delicious lemon poppy seed loaf, ideal for breakfast, snacking, or paired with your favorite tea.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil, or melted butter
- 1/2 cup (113 g) plain yogurt or sour cream*, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest, plus more for optional garnish
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup (110 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) lemon juice
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Instructions
To make the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add the oil, yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the loaf tender.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts browning too quickly, tent with foil.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze:
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice together until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- *For a slightly denser texture, use sour cream. For a lighter texture, use yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
- For tips, step-by-step photos, and extra details, be sure to read the full post above before starting. It’s packed with helpful info to answer common questions!
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