Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe
This lemon poppy seed cake with this killer lemon glaze is simply fabulous. A slice of this cake in the morning with my coffee is what I’m all about. So here’s a nice lemon poppy seed bundt cake that’s to die for. When I feel like eating something sweet I pretty much always turn to bundt cakes because they are so easy to make and so good. I say this cake is understated because it’s so delicious and lemony, but yet so simple to make. Not to mention they’re perfect for any occasion. It’s such a classic cake with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, it’s a no brainer.
The Basics – This recipe has your typical cake ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, eggs. Make sure you eggs and butter are at room temperature. You’ll also want to use unsalted butter since we already add salt to the cake batter. Lemon Zest – I used a full half cup of lemon zest in place of lemon juice. Trust me here! The zest adds a world of bright flavor without adding any extra liquid. It took me two big lemons to get a ½ cup of zest, but it may take more or less for you depending on the size of your lemons. Buttermilk – The buttermilk will help us create a nice fluffy, and moist cake. Poppy Seeds – Hemp seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds are great nutty substitutes for this cake if you need. You can leave this ingredient out as well, the cake will still taste amazing.
Lemon Glaze
The glaze is nice and simple. Powdered sugar, vanilla, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of milk are all you need to make this awesome glaze. You can always adjust the amount of milk called for to create your perfect consistency!
Which Lemons Are Best
Let’s talk about lemons! Regular lemons from the store will taste incredible, but if you happen to find some Meyer lemons then scoop them up and never look back. They are a hybrid between an orange and a lemon. The flavor is just unbeatable! You can thank me later.
How To Tell When My Cake Is Done Baking
Every oven is different, and what works perfectly for me might not be the case for you. Have no fear, toothpicks are here! Use a clean toothpick and poke as deep as you can into the thickest part of the cake. If it comes out clean, then your cake is all done. If there’s some batter stuck to it, add 5-10 extra minutes until the cake is fully baked.
How To Store Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
One question I get asked often is “Do I need to refrigerate bundt cakes?”. My answer is no, you don’t. All you need is a covered cake plate and the bundt cake will keep quite well at room temperature. Besides, refrigerating a bundt cake might dry it out, plus the cold can dull the flavor. So if you have a covered cake plate, your cake will keep just fine for several days. If you don’t have a covered cake plate, use a bowl, such as the bowl from your salad spinner to cover the cake.
Can I Freeze This Cake?
You can absolutely freeze this bundt cake, however I would freeze it without the icing and simply drizzle it with icing when serving. Let the cake cool completely. Cut it in individual slices, wrap each one in plastic wrap then place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
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