Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that combines the bright, zesty flavor of lemons with the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds. This moist and fluffy cake, crowned with rich cream cheese frosting, is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration or a simple afternoon treat. Whip up this easy recipe to brighten your day and impress your guests with its vibrant flavor and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup poppy seeds
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until frothy.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in lemon juice.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost each layer and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg