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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Glossy Lemon Glaze

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A tender and moist lemon poppy seed bundt cake topped with a shiny, tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this cake combines fresh lemon zest and juice with toasted poppy seeds for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • ¾ cup (180ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons toasted poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glossy Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons (45-60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. Toast poppy seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  6. Mix in Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture in three parts, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.
  8. Fold in cooled toasted poppy seeds with a spatula.
  9. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Tap pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  10. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely (about 1 hour).
  12. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Add melted butter if using for extra sheen.
  13. Drizzle lemon glaze evenly over cooled cake and let set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Toast poppy seeds to enhance nuttiness. Do not overmix batter after adding flour to avoid toughness. Cool cake completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. Grease bundt pan thoroughly and dust with flour to prevent sticking. If cake browns too fast, cover loosely with foil after 40 minutes.

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