Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a moist, flavorful delight, combining zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon treat!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Poppy Seeds
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Eggs
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg