Lemon poppy seed cake
Craving a slice of sunshine? Our lemon poppy seed cake, or delightful lemon plumcake, is the answer! This soft, citrus-kissed dream, enriched with poppy seeds and a luscious lemon glaze, is surprisingly easy to bake. Ready in just 85 minutes, this homemade lemon cake will brighten any day – perfect for a vegetarian cake treat that's also nut-free, soy-free, and sesame-free!
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the lemon poppy seed cake, first melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave, then add the poppy seeds 1 and the grated zest of the lemons 2. Mix and let the mixture infuse at room temperature for a few minutes 3.
- 2
Put the eggs in the bowl of a planetary mixer equipped with a whisk 4, turn it on at medium-low speed and add the sugar 5. Increase the speed and mix for 2 minutes, then pour in the butter that you have left to infuse 6.
- 3
At this point, lower the speed slightly and add the cream 7. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder 8 and the salt 9.
- 4
Incorporate the powders, increasing the speed again 10 and continue to work the mixture until you obtain a well-whipped consistency 11. Butter a 26x9x7.5 cm mold and fill it with the dough 12. Bake in a preheated static oven at 170° for 55 minutes.
- 5
Check the cooking with a toothpick and remove from the oven, then let it cool for about twenty minutes 13. In the meantime, prepare the glaze: pour the powdered sugar and lemon juice into a small bowl 14 and mix until you get a dense and homogeneous consistency 15.
- 6
Turn the plumcake upside down on a rack under which you will have placed a tray, then pour the glaze over the entire surface 16, letting it run down the sides 17. Let the glaze dry at room temperature and serve your lemon poppy seed cake 18!
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