Description
A delightful dessert that combines bright lemon flavors with the unique crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup lemon pudding mix
- 2 cups milk for pudding
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for frosting
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and eggs until well mixed.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the lemon pudding by mixing the lemon pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Chill until set.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to create the glaze.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of lemon pudding on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the layered cake with the lemon frosting.
- Finally, drizzle the glaze over the frosted cake.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Adjust lemon zest based on taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon, Poppy Seed, Cake, Dessert, Pudding