Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe
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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

By: MARBALET  
"This cake is so rich and moist you will want to make many batches. It's great for gift giving! This cake will last one week at room temperature or in the refrigerator and it freezes well. Try it sliced and toasted!"

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9 x 5 inch loaf cake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/8 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Sift together the flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and salt. Then mix in the lemon peel, poppy seeds and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. In a saucepan over low heat; cook 3/4 cup white sugar and the lemon juice until stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool to just warm or to room temperature.
  5. Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack-place a cookie sheet underneath this rack. Prick the top of the cake several times with a toothpick. Brush the top of the cake with the warm or room temperature syrup, allowing lots of the syrup to run down and soak into the sides and bottom of the cake. Cool slightly in the pan before removing the cake to the wire rack to cool completely. When completely cooled, wrap the cake in foil or plastic freezer wrap and let the cake rest at least one day before serving to your guests.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 23.9g | Cholesterol: 142mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by DUBA_IST 
Good cake but thought it could use some work. My husband and I found it to be a bit too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by Jodi 
This was exactly the lemon poppy seed cake I've been looking for. I like the pound cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by Lysa 
Good taste but I prefer a lighter, fluffier texture. This definitely has the consistency of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2002 by CINDY212 
I over baked mine a bit too long, darn it, but it was still very good. I will make in again... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by AllyG 
I gave this recipe one star because this is not the cake I thought it was. I was expecting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by Zivatony 
Fab recipe - thanks so much for sharing it! One of those 'will never fail you' recipes - if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Steph 
This cake is really delicious and lemony - we're actually using a version of it as a wedding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Loretta Campbell 
Was not impressed with the flavor nor the texture. Was looking for something for light and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Beatrice 
Very delicious recipe!!! My hubby and toddler keeps asking me to do it more often. once you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Gia 
I love this cake and so do the people at my husbands job. Every time he has a carry-in, they... MORE

 
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