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Golden lemon poppy seed loaf with glaze dripping down sides, sliced to show tender crumb dotted with black poppy seeds

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

A moist and flavorful lemon loaf filled with poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This refreshing dessert is infused with the brightness of lemon zest and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the lemon juice and zest.
  5. Step 5: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Step 6: Beat in the poppy seeds and vanilla extract.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Step 10: Once the loaf has cooled, slice and serve.

Notes

For an extra burst of lemon flavor, you can make a lemon glaze by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then drizzling it over the cooled loaf.