Lemon-Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

Lemon-Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
120 min.
16
260kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon-Poppy Seed Bundt Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion! This cake harmoniously combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds, creating a refreshing dessert that will impress your family and friends. With its soft and moist texture, this Bundt cake is not just a feast for the eyes but also for the palate.

Whether you’re serving it as a sophisticated starter at a brunch gathering or enjoying a slice as an afternoon snack, the Lemon-Poppy Seed Bundt Cake is versatile enough to fit any moment. It's light yet satisfying, making it an ideal choice for those mindful of their caloric intake—each slice contains just 260 calories! The blend of buttermilk and canola oil ensures that this cake remains tender while allowing the lemon flavor to shine through.

Plus, the addition of a sweet lemon glaze drizzled over the top takes this cake to another level of deliciousness. With a prep time of only 120 minutes, including baking, you can quickly whip it up and still have time to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while it cools. So grab your kugelhopf pan and get ready to bake a masterpiece that’s bound to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 2.5 cups cake flour 
  • 0.3 cup cooking oil 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • cup buttermilk 1% low-fat
  • 0.3 cup poppy seeds 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • measuring cup
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Place granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, and oil in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 tablespoon lemon rind, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and vanilla. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  4. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt), stirring well with a whisk.
  5. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  6. Spoon batter into 12-cup Bundt pan coated with baking spray.
  7. Bake at 350 for 38 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Invert cake onto a plate.
  8. To prepare glaze, combine 1 tablespoon butter, powdered sugar, and 3 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl; stir until smooth, adding remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, if necessary, to reach drizzling consistency.
  9. Spoon glaze over cake.
  10. Sprinkle with grated lemon rind, if desired. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein6.03%
Fat35%
Carbs58.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.88
Glycemic Load
20.09
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
4.1365217644235%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.14mg
Hesperetin
0.41mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.71kcal
12.99%
Fat:10.26g
15.78%
Saturated Fat:3.82g
23.86%
Carbohydrates:38.88g
12.96%
Net Carbohydrates:38.05g
13.84%
Sugar:23.9g
26.55%
Cholesterol:37.02mg
12.34%
Sodium:103.8mg
4.51%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:3.97g
7.95%
Selenium:10.39µg
14.84%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.26%
Phosphorus:85.78mg
8.58%
Calcium:64.97mg
6.5%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.26%
Vitamin A:194.61IU
3.89%
Copper:0.07mg
3.54%
Fiber:0.83g
3.32%
Magnesium:13.19mg
3.3%
Folate:12.21µg
3.05%
Potassium:105.72mg
3.02%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.98%
Vitamin K:3.02µg
2.87%
Iron:0.5mg
2.75%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.52%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.39%
Vitamin C:1.74mg
2.11%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.45%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.15%
Source:My Recipes