Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake

✔️ Ingredients:

For the Pound Cake:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 3 large eggs

- 1/4 cup sour cream

- Zest of 1 large lemon

- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

- 2 tablespoons poppyseeds

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

- 1 cup powdered sugar

- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

✔️ Instructions:

1️⃣. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2️⃣. Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

3️⃣. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the poppyseeds.

4️⃣. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5️⃣. Make the Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.

6️⃣. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled pound cake. Slice and enjoy this refreshing Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes  

Kcal: 280 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 slices