Sweet Lemon Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup lemon juice.
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2 tablespoons lemon zest.
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3 large eggs, at room temp.
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1/3 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 tablespoons butter, for topping.
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1/2 cup whole milk, for topping.
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2 tablespoons sugar, for topping.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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2 tablespoons milk, for glaze.
# Instructions:
01 -
Set oven to 375°F and get your springform pan lined.
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Combine salt, sugar, flour, and baking powder using a whisk.
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Whisk eggs with oil, then gently add that to the dry stuff.
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Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, zest, and poppy seeds.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
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Warm the butter, sugar, and milk together until it all melts.
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Poke holes all over the warm cake and drizzle the milk mixture on top.
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Stir milk into powdered sugar, then cover the cooled cake with it.
# Notes:
01 -
Skip the glaze if freezing.
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Lasts 2-3 days on the counter.
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Avoid putting it in the fridge.