Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Stir in the lemon zest and juice.

6. 6

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.

7. 7

   Fold in the poppy seeds.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.