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Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

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Lemon and poppy seed cake, a simple Anglo-Saxon dessert, delicious and very soft, ideal for both breakfast and snack. Lemon, like all citrus fruits in general, has unique and surprising qualities and in cooking, they are truly indispensable for many recipes. We can use the juice or the zest, in desserts or in main courses and not only, we all prepare refreshing drinks, so it remains an absolutely unique and indispensable ingredient in cooking. Then I tell you, why buy a lemon and poppy seed cake if you can make it yourself? Said and done, here is the ideal and perfect recipe.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 8
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
394.79 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 394.79 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 67.74 (g) of which sugars 46.52 (g)
  • Proteins 6.46 (g)
  • Fat 12.77 (g) of which saturated 7.17 (g)of which unsaturated 5.56 (g)
  • Fibers 3.93 (g)
  • Sodium 29.60 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 105 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients Needed to Make Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

  • 0.46 oz poppy seeds
  • 5.6 tbsp butter
  • 2 lemons (grated zest)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • Half packet baking powder for desserts
  • to taste powdered sugar
  • 0.63 oz lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Helpful Tools for Making Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

  • Loaf Pan 10×4.3
  • Bowl
  • Stand Mixer

Steps to Prepare Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

  • While I preheat the oven, I melt the butter and add the poppy seeds along with the grated lemon zest

  • In the stand mixer, I add the sugar to the eggs including the yolks and whisk them well for a few minutes.

  • I add the butter with poppy seeds and grated lemon, and complete with the milk alternating it with the flour and baking powder.

  • I pour the mixture into the loaf pan, I use the silicone one which makes it easier to unmold the cake later, buttered and floured.

  • Ready to go into the oven at 347°F for 40 minutes.

  • While the lemon and poppy seed cake is baking, I prepare a simple lemon glaze.

  • In a small bowl with lemon juice, I add powdered sugar, stirring continuously with the fork.

  • I decorate the surface of the cake with the lemon glaze and finish by dusting with powdered sugar.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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