Dessert

Lemon Poppyseed Snack Cake

If you are a fan of citrus desserts, I promise this snack cake will be on repeat.

Posted

7/15/23

Posted

7/15/23

Level

Easy

Level

Easy

Cook

30 mins

Cook

30 mins

Serving

10-12

Serving

10-12

Although any citrus fruit you have on hand will work. Meyer lemon, orange, tangerine, lime and even grapefruit are all great options.

Recipe:

3/4 cup [170 g] unsalted butter at room temperature
1 1/2 cups [300 g] granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons packed lemon zest
3 large eggs at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups [281 g] all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup [240 g] whole milk at room temperature
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Crème Fraîche Glaze:
2 cups [240 g] powdered sugar
1/4 cup [60 g] crème fraîche
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Poppy seeds for sprinkling

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