Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds. This moist, fluffy cake is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making it ideal for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to casual afternoon tea. Its bright flavors and beautiful presentation are sure to impress your guests, while its simple preparation ensures that bakers of all skill levels can enjoy this sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with lemon juice and zest; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg