Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a delightful treat that brings sunshine to your table with its bright citrus flavor and nutty poppy seed crunch. This moist and tender loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed as a sweet snack with morning coffee or at an elegant brunch. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, bakers of all skill levels can easily create this refreshing dessert. As it bakes, the enchanting aroma fills your kitchen, making it hard to resist a second slice! Ideal for gifting or keeping all to yourself, this Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf will quickly become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Poppy seeds
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Use fresh lemons for optimal flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice. - Don’t overmix the batter to ensure a light texture. - For added variety, consider incorporating blueberries or nuts into the batter.