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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

By: Melissa Belanger
This lemon poppy seed bundt cake features a dense, rich crumb infused with zesty lemon flavor and speckled with poppyseeds. Its crisp golden exterior is drizzled with a tart lemon glaze for extra sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a refreshing burst of citrus in every bite.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
12 servings

Ingredients 

For the cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, 370g
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, 30g
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened, plain dairy free milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 cup dairy free butter, room temp
  • 2 cups sugar, 400g
  • Zest of 3 lemons, about 3 – 4 tablespoons
  • 4 large eggs, room temp

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons dairy free milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Small pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F and spray bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon juice and lemon extract. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar and lemon zest at a medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.
  • Add the dry flour mixture and milk mixture in about 3 increments, alternating between each.
  • Transfer the batter to the cake pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the top of the cake has set.
  • Remove from oven and let cool to the touch before flipping onto a cooling rack.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients.
  • When cake has cooled, spoon the glaze on top.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 471kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 80g (27%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 15g (23%), Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 55mg (18%), Sodium: 310mg (13%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 53g (59%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)