LEMON POPPY-SEED TEA CAKE
This sweet Mother's Day treat comes to us from reader Angie M. Biggin of Lyons, Illinois. Serve this easy Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Cake along with other afternoon-tea desserts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch (8-cup capacity) loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar on high until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; mix in vanilla and lemon zest. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in two parts and milk in one, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. In a medium saucepan, bring lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar; set syrup aside.
- Remove cake from oven. While cake is still in pan, poke several holes in top with a toothpick. Set aside 2 tablespoons syrup; pour remainder over cake. Cool cake completely in pan, about 2 hours. Turn cake out of pan; place, right side up, on a platter, and brush all over with reserved syrup. Store, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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[email protected]This cake is my new favorite! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. I love that it's not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sharif Md
[email protected]I've been baking for years and this is one of the best lemon poppy seed tea cakes I've ever made. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always amazing. This cake is a must-try for any baker.
Mithoe Suriname
[email protected]This cake is simply divine! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is heavenly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon poppy seed cake.
Yash Tag
[email protected]This cake is always a hit at my parties! It's so elegant and delicious. I love the way the lemon and poppy seeds complement each other. This is definitely a recipe that I will continue to make for years to come.
Mahboul Mahboul
[email protected]This cake is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh. This is my go-to recipe for any occasion.
airmom62
[email protected]I made this cake gluten-free by using almond flour and it was delicious! The texture was a little different, but it was still moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hasib Iqbal
[email protected]I made this cake using whole wheat flour and it was still delicious! I also reduced the amount of sugar and it was still plenty sweet. This is a great recipe for anyone looking for a healthier tea cake.
mohammad alahmad
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Chiagoziem Emmanuella
[email protected]OMG! This cake is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I love the addition of poppy seeds, they give it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Altab ahmed
[email protected]This lemon poppy seed tea cake is a delightful treat! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The poppy seeds add a lovely crunch and texture. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. I w