Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
Perfectly moist and packed with an elegant lemony flavour, this beautifully glazed poppy seed-speckled delight is not only delicious but super easy to make.
55 minutesDifficulty:Easy
Ingredients
Loaf
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsppoppy seeds
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cupsugar
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 2eggs
- 2lemons, zest and juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbspoil
- lemon zest for garnish
Icing
- 1 cupicing sugar
- 2 tbsplemon juice
Steps
STEP 1
Select the Steam Conv. mode and set the temperature to 190°C. Press Start to preheat the oven.
STEP 2
In a medium bowl, combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
STEP 3
In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter together with a wooden spoon. Add eggs and stir until combined. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, and milk. Slowly pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
STEP 4
Grease a 9x5 loaf pan with oil and pour in batter.
STEP 5
Place on the lower rack position of the oven. Set the timer for 45 minutes.
STEP 6
Insert a toothpick to ensure that the loaf is fully cooked. Let rest in the pan for five minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
STEP 7
In the meantime, combine icing sugar and lemon juice to make the icing.
Tip: Don’t get stuck with a sticky mess! Place a cookie sheet under the cooling rack before pouring the icing.
STEP 8
Slowly pour the icing on top of the cooled cake, add lemon zest if required. Let sit for five minutes until the icing hardens. Serve and enjoy.
