Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
This easy Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is bursting with bright citrus flavor and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Moist, sweet, and simple to make—it's the perfect treat for anytime you’re craving something fresh and flavorful.
Servings 12
Calories 326kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds optional
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
Lemon Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus more to achieve desired texture
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing for an overhang.
- Beat together the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the eggs, one at at time, beating after each addition.
- Beat in the lemon juice, zest, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the try mix to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, sift the powdered sugar into a bowl to remove any clumps. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spoon over the loaf, and let stand for about 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg