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 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from The Kitchn

Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

• Author: Fit, Fun & Delish!
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
• Yield: 10 1x

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Recipe adapted from The Kitchn – If you like a more intense lemon flavor I would recommend you increase the lemon juice by 2 tablespoons or 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest.

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Ingredients

• For the cake
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• For the glaze
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

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