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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Time
1 hr 35 min
Makes
16
Ingredients
15

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Ingredients

Servings
16 servings
Amounts
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup poppy seeds
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk ((see note))
  • Finely grated zest of 3 lemons, (about 3 (gently packed) tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((see note))
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2¼ cups granulated sugar, (plus more for the pan)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • About 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Nutrition · per serving

Calories
369 kcal
Fat
14 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
40 g
Sodium
158 mg
Protein
5 g
Cholesterol
66 mg
Carbohydrate
59 g
Saturated fat
8 g

As published by Once Upon a Chef.

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