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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake with Lemon Icing Glaze, perfect for your springtime baking! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup poppy seeds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Heavily grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans and set aside.
  2. Mix the poppy seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest and yogurt together. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  5. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. in a medium sized bowl. Add into the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  6. Add the sour cream poppy seed mixture to the mixture. Mix until just blended. 
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool on rack for 15 minutes before turning out of pans - this will help prevent them from sticking in the pans.
  10. Glaze with Lemon Icing Glaze

Notes

  • This makes two loaves of lemon poppy seed cake, so you can freeze one for later if needed!
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Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Potassium 69mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.