Franklin Spice Works
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake
A moist lemon poppy seed loaf with a bright citrus glaze. Perfect with coffee, tea, or afternoon company.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Dutch blue poppy seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1.25 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt together.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs and lemon zest.
- Alternately fold in flour mixture and sour cream.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 325F for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes then pour lemon glaze over. Slice when set.