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Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Cake – Delicious Dessert Recipe

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Looking for a delightful homemade dessert that will brighten your day with every bite? Say hello to thisHomemade Lemon Poppy Seed Pudding Cake! Whether you’re a fan of citrusy treats or simply enjoy baking something special for family gatherings, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Packed with zesty lemon flavor and a soft, moist texture, this pudding cake is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cupsgranulated sugar
  • ¼ cuppoppy seeds
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • ½ tspsalt
  • 1 cupmilk
  • ½ cupmelted butter
  • ¼ cupfresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsplemon zest
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • 4large eggs
  • 1 cuplemon pudding mix
  • 2 cupsmilk
  • 1 cuppowdered sugar
  • 2 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cuppowdered sugar
  • 2 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tbsplemon zest
  • 1 tspvanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until well incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light, fluffy texture.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and spread it out smoothly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack.
  5. While the cake cools, prepare the filling by whisking the lemon pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Chill in the refrigerator until set.
  6. For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of lemon pudding on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with the prepared lemon frosting. Drizzle the glaze over the frosted cake for an extra lemony touch.

Notes

Fresh Lemon Juice:Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can’t compete with the real thing.
Don’t Skip the Zest:Lemon zest adds a burst of citrusy aroma that complements the cake beautifully.
Chill the Cake:Once assembled, chilling the cake for at least an hour before serving helps enhance the flavor and makes slicing easier.

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