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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Course Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

*For the Dry Ingredients:*

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1.5 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

*For the Wet Ingredients:*

  • 2/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1.75 cups almond milk

*Candied Lemons:*

  • 1 large lemon thinly sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar

*Whipped Cream Frosting:*

  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

*Optional Toppings:*

  • Lemon zest
  • Poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • For the cake: Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Slowly pour in almond milk.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Don't overmix!
  • Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until done.
  • For the candied lemons: Simmer lemon slices in water, lemon juice, and sugar until soft and translucent. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and cooling completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the whipped cream frosting by whipping cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Once the cake is cool, frost it generously with the whipped cream frosting.
  • Decorate with candied lemon slices, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.

Notes

  • Chia seeds can replace poppy seeds if needed.
  • Feel free to use any non-dairy milk instead of almond milk.