Irresistible Lemon Poppyseed Loaf Recipe in 5 Steps
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A moist and tangy lemon poppyseed loaf with a light crumb and sweet glaze.
- Author: Cole Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, and sour cream.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in poppy seeds.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg