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Lemon Poppy Loaf

A simple lemon poppy seed loaf, suitable for that morning or afternoon tea.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups Plain Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup Caster Sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest grated from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 170 ºC
  • Line and grease a loaf pan.
  • Combine all dry ingredients together (Flour, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds and lemon zest)
  • Beat butter in electric mixer bowl. (1minute)
  • Add in Sugar and beat till light and fluffy. (Colour of mixture will lighten)
  • Once mixture is fluffy, add in eggs gradually, one at a time.
  • Add in Vanilla Essence and lemon juice.
  • Add in flour mixture, alternating with milk. (Put mixer on low)
  • Finish off by mixing well but very gently with a spatula.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Leave to bake for about 50-60 minutes in centre rack of oven.

Notes

To test if the cake is done, prick the centre with a stick at 50mins. If it comes out clean, cake is done.
For sweetness level, adjust accordingly to preferred level of sweetness.