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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A light and fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake paired with a classic cream cheese frosting. Lemony-sweet and perfect for any special occasion!
Prep Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the lemon poppy seed cake-
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest about two whole lemons zested
- 3 whole eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar* or lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk*
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
for the cream cheese frosting-
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir sugar and lemon zest together to create a damp mixture that resembles damp sand. Stir in the eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- In a liquid measuring cup, stir milk, vinegar, and lemon juice together. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together to combine.
- Alternate stirring in wet and dry ingredients until everything is added into the cake batter. Gently stir in the poppy seeds and melted butter.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 45-55 minutes or until baked thoroughly and a toothpick comes out clean after being inserted. Cool 15 minutes in the cake pan before removing to a rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip all ingredients together until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled cake and serve.
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Notes
- *or use 1/2 cup buttermilk in place of milk and white vinegar mixture
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
562IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 562IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.