Description
A delightful treat combining the freshness of lemon and the crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Once the loaf is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
Serve with tea or coffee, and enjoy either plain or topped with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon, poppy seed, loaf, dessert, baking