Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Glaze
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Need a spectacular dessert recipe for your next party? This zesty lemon cake is both delicious and easy-to-serve.


Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Glaze

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Servings: Makes 16 servings.
Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
Related Categories: Cake, Christmas Party, Easter Cakes, Father's Day, Lemon Cake, Lemons, Low Sodium, Mother's Day, Special Occasions, Weddings
 
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Ingredients
  • 3/4  cup
    butter
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  • 4 
    eggs
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  • 2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1  tsp.
    baking soda
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    salt
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    granulated sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    poppy seeds (about 1 oz.)
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  • 1  8-oz. carton
    dairy sour cream
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    Lemon Glaze
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Directions
1.
Let butter and eggs stand 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside.
2.
In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium 30 seconds. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs and poppy seeds. Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream to butter mixture; beat on low after each addition just until combined. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
3.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Lemon Glaze. Remove and invert cake on rack; poke all over with fork tines. Brush glaze over cake. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Makes 16 servings.
4.
Lemon Glaze: In small saucepan heat 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. butter over medium-low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Makes 16 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 292, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 212 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Total Sugar 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 6%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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