Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake Source: EatingWell Magazine
Yield: 12 servings 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract lemon curd (see recipe below) Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 6- or 8-cup tube pan with nonstick spray. Sprinkle pan with 2 tablespoons sugar, tapping out excess. Whisk flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg in another bowl until frothy. Whisk in remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, buttermilk, oil, lemon zest and vanilla. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, whisking until just moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake the cake until top springs back when touched lightly and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Immediately loosen edges and invert onto a wire rack. Let cool completely. Serve with Lemon Curd, if desired. Lemon Curd Yield: 1 1/2 cups Try this for a different topping for waffles. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 2/3 cup lemon juice juice 1 tablespoon butter Whisk together egg, egg whites, sugar, lemon zest and juice in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Add butter and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let sauce come to a simmer. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly; serve warm. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tamaras_sweet_treats/ Need some new sweet treats? ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
