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April 10, 2018

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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This gorgeous Lemon Poppy Seed Cake consists of poppy seed cake layered with lemon frosting and lemon curd. It’s a beautiful cake with intense lemon flavor that doesn’t disappoint!

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

I have been on a lemon dessert recipe spree lately. I’m always up for a lemony treat, but I’m definitely on a lemon kick right now (spring makes me crave all things lemon), and I can’t stop making beautiful desserts infused with that lovely lemon flavor!

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

My latest creation is this frosted Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. I love the lemon and poppy seed flavor combination, and this cake just takes it to a whole new level. It’s a little like my Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake, but instead of being covered with a lemon glaze, it’s frosted with lemon-infused frosting and lemon curd. (The lemon curd is tucked away between the cake layers. It’s not visible when viewing the whole cake, but when you slice it and take a bite, it will make itself known!)

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Why You’ll Love Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

  • It’s gorgeous. Garnished with fresh flowers like mine or served with minimal decoration, this cake is beautiful and impressive.
  • It uses oil, so the cake stays fresh and moist for longer. This isn’t a cake that needs to be served right away. If refrigerated until ready to serve, it will last up to three days. This makes it perfect for early-in-the-week get-togethers — make it on the weekend when you have more time and store it in the fridge until it’s needed.
  • It’s easier than it looks. Don’t we all love to make desserts that don’t take too much effort but look like we’ve spent all afternoon on them? This Lemon Poppy Seed Cake takes less than an hour to make, but your guests will never know!

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

I hope you enjoy this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake recipe!

Lemon Poppyseed Cake
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Lemon Frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cups 1 1/2 lbs powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup lemon curd or 2 cups for 3 layer cake
Instructions
Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8 inch or three 6 inch cake pans.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. In the bowl of your mixer, beat milk, oil, and sugar for 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly before add the next.
  5. Add lemon juice and zest.
  6. Gradually pour in dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing only until just combined. Do not over mix.
  7. Evenly pour cake batter into pans and tap slightly to remove air bubbles.
  8. Bake 8 inch cakes for 20-22 minutes and 6 inch cakes for 18-20 minutes or until a knife is inserted and comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes then remove from pan to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. While cakes are cooling make frosting.
  2. Combine all frosting ingredients in mixer bowl. Mix on low until combined then increase mixer speed to high and beat until frosting is light and airy, about 5 minutes.
  3. To assemble the cake, lay first layer on cake stand then frost with a light layer of frosting. Top frosting with lemon curd, then add the second layer. Repeat if using 3 layers.
  4. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
  5. Slice and serve!
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Filed Under: Baking, Cake, Popular Tagged With: cakes, dessert, layer cake, Lemon, poppyseed, spring

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Penas says

    April 11, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Now that looks like a cake I would love!! I’m not a huge cake fan, but those flavors together sound delicious!!

    Reply
  2. Mary says

    April 11, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Wow, this is beautiful! Mine may not look as good as this though! 😉

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    April 11, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    This cake looks amazing! I’m going to have to try it soon – I’ve also been on a lemon kick lately. I think it’s because our lemon tree is blooming and we already have a few lemons just about ready to pick. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Chelsea Adams says

    April 11, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    This looks delicious!! I love anything lemon and poppy seed is a perfect addition!

    Reply
  5. Annie Cho says

    April 11, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    I love lemon poppy seed muffins, so I know I’ll love this recipe! The cake looks delicious and oh so pretty! Love how you styled it with flowers!
    xoxo
    Annie

    Reply
  6. Joan Cajic says

    April 12, 2018 at 5:08 am

    This is such a pretty cake,I need to try and make one like this just to feel accomplished that I can make a pretty dessert plus it looks really delicious.

    Reply
  7. Jenn says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:59 am

    This cake looks delicious! I love that you’ve added a layer of lemon in between to really make the flavor pop. My family will enjoy this a lot. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    April 12, 2018 at 11:56 am

    How lovely, for sure! I say keep bringing on the lemony treats! I have a lemon tree and just can’t get enough!

    Reply
  9. Kelsey @ Raising Little Wild Ones says

    April 12, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    Wow this cake is incredible! It looks so yummy!

    Reply
  10. Jenni LeBaron says

    April 12, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    I go gaga for poppy seeds so this cake is made for me! I also love how you’ve decorated it. Ranunculus are so pretty!

    Reply
  11. Meredith Tolleson says

    April 18, 2018 at 9:57 am

    So glad I stumbled upon this! I love lemon poppy seed anything!

    Reply

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