Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 3 lemons)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp lemon juice

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. 
  • In a mixing bowl combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Stir with a spoon to combine and set aside.
  • In a larger mixing bowl combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds. Stir to combine with a spatula for 30 seconds. 
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, mixing by hand just until combined. The batter will be very thick!
  • Spray a loaf pan (either 9×5 or 8.5×4.5) with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the batter to the pan and spread even with a spatula.
  • Place in the center of the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total suggested bake time for a 8.5×4.5 inch pan is 55-65 minutes and 9×5 inch pan is 45-60 minutes. Be sure to know what size your pan is.