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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake served
Zesty and speckled sponge cake bursting with lemon flavour

Zesty Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The heavy, oily character of poppy seeds begs for the freshness of lemon. This cake celebrates this dynamic duo: the sponge is speckled with poppy seeds, but every bite bursts with citrus. Lighter than classic poppy seed bread pudding, and more elegant – perfect for summer afternoons.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 360 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 22 cm cake tin
  • Lemon juicer
  • Grater
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 180°C, line tin with parchment.

Tip: Cut parchment for base, butter the sides.
2 ✓

Mix dry ingredients: poppy seeds, flour, baking powder, salt, zest.

Tip: Lemon oils disperse better when mixed with flour.
3 ✓

Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs one by one.

Tip: Be patient; creaming gives aeration.
4 ✓

Mix in lemon juice, vanilla, and milk, then fold in poppy seed mixture.

Tip: Lemon acidity can react with baking powder, so get it in the oven soon after mixing.
5 ✓

Bake 35-40 mins (skewer test!).

Tip: Cake pulls away from sides when done.
6 ✓

Cool on rack. Serve dusted with icing sugar and whole poppy seeds for crunch.

Tip: Whole seeds look great and crunch pleasantly.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use lime?
Absolutely! Lime gives an even punchier, tropical flavour.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Ground poppy seeds
  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 120 g Granulated sugar
  • 100 g Butter (soft)
  • 4 pcs Eggs
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 10 g Baking powder
  • 2 pcs Lemons (zest and 50 ml juice)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Whole poppy seeds (decoration)
  • 30 g Icing sugar