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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Zesty Glaze

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A moist lemon poppy seed bundt cake with a delicate crumb and a zesty lemon glaze that adds brightness and a subtle crunch from poppy seeds. Perfect for any occasion and quick to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10 to 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk in two parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in poppy seeds with a spatula.
  8. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan, smooth the top, and tap pan to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until smooth for the glaze. Adjust consistency if needed.
  12. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled cake and let set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Sift flour and powdered sugar to remove lumps. Grease bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Adjust glaze consistency with lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed. Tent cake with foil if browning too quickly. Let glaze set before slicing.

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Keywords: lemon cake, poppy seed cake, bundt cake, lemon glaze, easy dessert, moist cake, citrus dessert

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