Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

Here is an interesting observation for you.  A lot of my Mexican friends don't like lemony deserts. After talking with a friend last week about this same topic, I decided to ask other friends about their preference on lemony deserts. 4 out of 5 said they don't like any desert made with lemons; key lime pie, lemon bars, lemon cake, etc.  You get the idea. We all concluded that it's due to the fact that we put lime/lemon juice in most of our savory dishes!! Yes we correlate limes & lemons with savory foods. Not sweets.  It was actually interesting to hear I was not alone!

Not until recently I was the same way. That goes to show you that you can develop your tastes. Mr. Delish is big into lemony desserts so you may say that I had no choice but to convert. He has requested lemony dessert in the past (including this gorgeous cake) so little by little my taste buds have change to the point I really enjoy them now. I don't like them too puckery though and the lemon flavor must be mild. I still prefer the strong lemon flavor for savory foods 😉

I think it's one of those flavors that you either love or hate right?....How about you? What's your preference on lemony desserts?

Either way I think you'll LOVE this beautiful Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake. It's does not have a very strong lemon flavor and I have no doubt it will fit all kinds of taste buds. It has the perfect hint of lemon to satisfy that kind of craving. But if you like a more intense flavor I would recommend you increase the lemon juice by 2 tablespoons or ½ tablespoon of lemon zest.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from The Kitchn

Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

Servings 12 servings (about 1.5 cup)

Ana Frias

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

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You’ll LOVE this beautiful Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake. It has the perfect hint of lemon to satisfy that kind of craving.

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12 servings (about 1.5 cup)

Ingredients

  

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For the Cake

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds

For the glaze

• 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

 

• Cake
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
• Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer over medium speed, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
• Add the sugar and beat until mixed well and has a fluffy consistency.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon seat and lemon juice, followed by the ricotta.
• Add in the flour mixture mixing just until incorporated.
• Using a spatula, fold in the poppy seeds and pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes and invert on a wire rack. Cool 10 minutes longer.
• Glaze
• Combine the vanilla bean seeds with the powdered sugar and milk. Whisk until smooth.
• Pour over warm cake.

*Ana's Notes:

If you like a more intense lemon flavor I would recommend you increase the lemon juice by 2 tablespoons or ½ tablespoon of lemon zest.

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NUTRITION

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

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