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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
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Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, perfect for any occasion. This moist cake combines the tangy freshness of lemon with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, making it a citrus lover’s dream. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s sure to impress at afternoon teas, birthday celebrations, or summer gatherings. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that looks as good as it tastes!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2½ tsps baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup unflavoured vegetable oil
  • 1½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsps lemon zest
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup milk (room temperature)
  • ½ cup yogurt (unflavored and unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsps poppy seeds
  • For Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1½ cups cream cheese (cold)
  • 1½ tsp vanilla essence/extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (must be fresh)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with lemon zest.
  4. Combine milk, yogurt, and lemon juice in a separate bowl; gradually mix into the butter mixture.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in poppy seeds.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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