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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

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A light, moist lemon poppy seed loaf topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • Zest from 2 medium lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  5. Stir in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three additions, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too fast after 45 minutes.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth to make the glaze. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  11. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled loaf and let it set for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep the loaf tender. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Let the loaf cool completely before glazing to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with dairy-free alternatives. Gluten-free flour can be used but may affect texture.

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Keywords: lemon loaf, poppy seed loaf, lemon poppy seed bread, glazed lemon loaf, easy lemon bread, moist lemon cake

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