Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Vanilla Butter Glaze

Ingredients

Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk

Vanilla Butter Glaze:
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Pan:
- Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Add Eggs and Flavorings:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

7. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Prepare the Glaze:
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the butter, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

9. Cool and Glaze:
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then poke small holes across the surface with a fork.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the warm cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

10. Final Touches:
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

Total Time

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1 hour 10 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 3200

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