Description
This Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake is moist, flavorful, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor. With a tangy lemon glaze on top, it’s a perfect dessert or snack for any time of day!
Ingredients
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For the Loaf Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon milk
- ½ tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and combined.
- Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf cools, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Once the loaf is fully cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if you prefer. Both will provide the moisture and tang needed in the loaf.
- Be sure to let the loaf cool completely before glazing to avoid the glaze melting too much.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, you can add extra lemon juice or zest to both the cake and glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, SnackDessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American