Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake Recipe

It's moist, sweet, and lemony in this Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake!

INGREDIENTS 

LEMON POPPY SEED BUNDT CAKE: – 2 and 3/4 cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – 1 teaspoon salt – 3 tablespoons poppy seed – 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter (softened) – 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar – 4 large eggs (room temperature) – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice – 2 tablespoons lemon zest – 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola or vegetable oil – 1 cup (240 grams) sour cream LEMON GLAZE – 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners sugar – 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) fresh lemon juice (or as needed to thin out the glaze)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds in a large bowl. Set aside.

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Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with a hand-held mixer.

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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Slowly add oil, lemon juice, and zest.In alternate batches, mix flour and sour cream into the wet ingredients. Just mix.

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Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 45–55 minutes at 350°F. Cover loosely with foil for the last 5-10 minutes of baking to avoid overbrowning.

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After baking, let the pan cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Invert the cake to cool on a wire rack.

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Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined.

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After the cake cools, place foil under the wire rack to catch glaze. Apply lemon glaze evenly to the cake and let set for 10-15 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

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