Classic Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
A light and bright lemon poppy seed loaf that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the sugar, poppy seeds, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Let the loaf cool a bit before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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