Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Creamy Citrus Frosting (Easy 55-Min Recipe)

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Creamy Citrus Frosting (Easy 55-Min Recipe)

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A light, zesty cake infused with lemon and poppy seeds, topped with creamy lemon frosting and garnished with fresh citrus and mint.

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  • Food processor
  • Serrated vegetable peeler
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • Toothpick
  • Airtight container
  • Citrus press
  • Paper towel
  • Offset spatula
  • Plate
  • Cake pan
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour (or all purpose flour)
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon (yellow part only)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp lemon paste (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
  • 6-8 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • Yellow gel food coloring (optional, one small drop)
  • Very thin lemon slices
  • Fresh mint leaves

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