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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Zesty Glaze

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A moist, tangy lemon poppy seed bundt cake with a zesty lemon glaze that offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • Zest of 3 lemons
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon milk (optional, to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl.
  5. Mix in Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Stir in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
  7. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula until no flour streaks remain; do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest for the glaze; add milk by teaspoon if needed to reach pourable consistency.
  12. Drizzle glaze evenly over completely cooled cake.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for best creaming results. Sift flour and powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid a dense cake. Properly grease and flour the bundt pan to prevent sticking. Let cake cool completely before glazing to avoid glaze sliding off. Meyer lemons can be used for a sweeter, floral flavor. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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Keywords: lemon bundt cake, poppy seed cake, lemon glaze, moist cake, easy dessert, brunch cake, lemon poppy seed

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