Best 5 Poppy Seed Cake With Lemon Ermine Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Ermine Frosting, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake boasts a moist and tender crumb infused with the nutty flavor of poppy seeds, while the luscious lemon ermine frosting adds a burst of citrusy sweetness. As you savor each bite, you'll be captivated by the perfect balance between the cake's subtle earthiness and the frosting's zesty tang. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for both the cake and the frosting, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience. Additionally, the article offers variations to customize your cake, including a gluten-free option and suggestions for different frosting flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE



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Made from scratch, this is a moist poppy seed cake with a lemony flavor! Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Provided by Jasmine Starr

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 eggs
½ cup poppy seeds
¼ cup finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt® generously.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light; beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reduce mixing speed and add poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl. Beat in flour mixture slowly, alternating with buttermilk.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 65 to 75 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 124.2 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 47.5 g

POPPY SEED CAKE WITH LEMON ERMINE FROSTING



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This is a cake made for poppy seed lovers! It's loaded with poppy seeds and has a light lemon flavor, complemented by a lemon ermine frosting. A deliciously different cake that is really easy to make. I developed this recipe in memory of my grandma, who loved a good poppy seed cake. Sprinkle the cake with additional poppy seeds, if desired.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 lemon, zested
1 pinch salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup whole milk
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup unsalted butter
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in Greek yogurt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add the flour mixture gradually, folding together until just combined. Spoon thick batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before transferring to a cake platter or plate to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the ermine frosting. Combine milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until sugar is dissolved, then add flour. Whisk until no lumps remain and the mixture thickens to the consistency of pudding. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat butter and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the milk-flour mixture, a tablespoon at a time, and beat on medium speed until well combined and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled poppy seed cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 108.7 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

LEMON-POPPY SEED CAKE



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The secret to moist, flavorful lemon-poppy seed cake is to start with lemon cake mix! Let your microwave speed your way to an easy lemon glaze.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons poppy seed
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy lemon frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box--except stir poppy seed into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for fluted tube pan. Cool in pan 15 minutes; turn upside down onto heatproof serving plate. Remove pan; cool cake completely, about 1 hour.
  • In microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1/2 g

LEMON POPPYSEED CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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his Lemon Poppyseed Cake is a tender, moist cake that's full of lemon flavor and poppy seeds! It's covered in a light lemon cream cheese frosting for a cake that's perfect for lemon lovers sent from Live, Love and Sugar site

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 8" cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
10 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • . Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  • 2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Add the butter, oil, sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
  • 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • 5. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
  • 6. Combine the milk and lemon juice, then slowly add the mixture to the batter and mix until well combined.
  • 7. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter.
  • 8. Add the lemon zest and poppy seeds and gently stir to combine.
  • 9. Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
  • 10. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
  • Frosting:.
  • add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until well combined and smooth.
  • 12. Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
  • 13. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix until well combined.
  • 14. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth. Add more or less powdered sugar, as desired for consistency purposes.
  • 15. To put the cake together, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes so that they're flat, if needed.
  • 16. Place the first cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round.
  • 17. Spread about 1 cup of frosting evenly on top of the cake.
  • 18. Add the second layer of cake and another cup of frosting.
  • 19. Top the cake with the remaining layer and frost the outside of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005.2, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 156.6, Sodium 434.5, Carbohydrate 148.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 124.5, Protein 8.1

POPPY SEED BREAD



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Loaf around! This bread is in the oven after quick and easy mixing, and it's worth the wait while it's baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 180 mg

Tips

  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to measure your ingredients correctly, as this can affect the texture of the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • For the ermine frosting, be sure to use unsalted butter and let it come to room temperature before using.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the frosting, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest last, and mix until well combined.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Frost the cake and enjoy!

Conclusion

This poppy seed cake with lemon ermine frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate crumb. The frosting is rich and creamy, with a bright lemon flavor. Follow the tips above to ensure your cake turns out perfect. Enjoy!

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