Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a soft moist cake made using wheat flour, lemon juice and poppy seeds. It is made using a simple batter and baking it in a loaf pan. It has tangy taste from lemon and mild crunch from poppy seeds. The texture comes soft with slightly crisp edges and crunch in every bite making it loved by all.

This cake is a good option for tea time or small gatherings at home and it works well for both. It is easy to make and it does not need many ingredients for preparation. You can bake this when you want something simple and different in flavour at home. It gives a fresh citrus taste and it is not heavy.

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• About Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
• Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Ingredients
• How to make Lemon Poppy Seeds Cake Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a simple baked cake which combines citrus flavour with soft cake texture. It can be baked as a cake or and in a loaf form and sliced before serving. The batter is made using basic ingredients like flour, sugar and oil. It is a quick cake recipe and it does not have complicated steps.

The texture of this cake is soft and moist inside with a light crust outside. It has a mild tangy flavour because of lemon juice added and it tastes fresh. Poppy seeds give a slight crunch and it add texture to each bite and it feels good.

There are few variations you can try with this recipe and you can add lemon zest for stronger flavour and it give more citrus taste. You can also replace coconut oil with butter for different taste so this recipe you can change easily. It is easy and it does not take much effort in kitchen.

This lemon poppy seed cake has a very unique taste with the flavour of coconut oil, the tanginess is the highlight of this cake.And the mild crunch from poppy is absolute heaven I say.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is one of the easiest one bowl cakes that I have tried in the recent days. Yes its so easy to make and the end result is so so delicious that I gulped almost  3 slices at one go which is very rare.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour - I used wheat flour for healthy option, you can also use only maida for softer cake if needed.
• White flour - White flour is added to balance texture and it make cake more light. You can adjust ratio if needed.
• Sugar - Sugar is added for soft texture and sweet taste to the cake. 
• Baking powder - Baking powder is used as rising agent and it makes the cake soft and fluffy. Use fresh baking powder for good result.
• Salt - Salt is added to balance sweetness and enhance flavour in cake. Add small pinch only.
• Water - Water is used to make the batter smooth and flowing and it mixes well. Add as needed for right consistency.
• Coconut oil - Coconut oil gives flavour and it keeps cake moist and soft. You can use any neutral oil also.
• Lemon juice - Lemon juice adds tangy taste and freshness to the cake and it give flavour. You can adjust based on preference.
• Poppy seeds - Poppy seeds give slight crunch and texture to the cake and it also adds visual look.

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How to make Lemon Poppy Seeds Cake Step by Step

1.To a mixing bowl add both the flours. Add sugar, baking powder and salt.

2.Mix first then add oil.

3.Add water and lemon juice.

4.Whisk well to form a smooth batter. Finally add black poppy seeds

5.Fold it do not over mix. Grease the pan with oil then dust with flour(not in pic). Tap to remove excess flour.

6.Pour the batter into the pan. I used my mini loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Insert a toothpick and check. Cool down for few minutes then invert to remove the cake.

Cool down completely at least for a hour before slicing.

Expert Tips

• Mixing batter - I usually mix batter gently and it helps to keep it light. Do not over mix as the cake may turn dense.
• Oil choice - I used coconut oil for flavour and it gives good taste. You can use other oil also if needed.
• Baking time - I check with toothpick before removing and it should come clean. If not bake little more.
• Cooling cake - I allow cake to cool before slicing and it helps to cut neatly without breaking.
• Adding seeds - I fold poppy seeds at last and it helps to spread evenly in batter.

Serving and Storage

Serve this as slices with tea or coffee for simple serving. This goes well as evening snack or light dessert at home. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for few days and it stays soft or refrigerate up to 4-5 days.

FAQS

1.Can I make with wheat flour alone?

Yes you can use only wheat flour and it works fine. Cake may be slightly dense but still good.

2.Can I add lemon zest?

Yes you can add zest for more flavour and it enhances the taste.

3.Can I replace oil with butter?

Yes you can use butter instead of oil and it gives different flavour in cake.

4.Why cake is dense?

It may be due to over mixing or less baking so check both. Mix gently and bake properly.

5.Can I make in advance?

Yes you can bake and store and it stays good for few days without problem.

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