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Citrus Poppy Seed Loaf with Yogurt Glaze

The recipe for this Citrus Poppy Seed Loaf with yogurt glaze is a twist on a classic favorite. It’s perfectly moist, lemony and orange-y, not too sweet, and has a soft airy texture that contrasts the bite from the poppy seeds.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 568 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the loaf:
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 1/2 orange zested
  • 1 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1/2 orange juiced, about 3 tbsps
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch of salt
For the Yogurt Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup confectioner sugar
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds

Instructions

For the loaf:
For the glaze:

Notes

  • The exact baking time of your Citrus Poppy Seed Loaf Cake depends on a lot of things. Make sure to always check 5 minutes before or after depending on the pan size you chose.
  • Test the cake for doneness using a toothpick. You want no batter sticking to the toothpick. A few moist crumbs are ok.
  • Glaze the cake while still warm. That way, the Greek Yogurt Glaze can seep into the loaf cake and make it extra lemony and moist.