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Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Recipe

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This Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a bright, tangy, and moist cake perfect for any lemon lover. Featuring vibrant citrus notes, crunchy poppy seeds, and a sweet lemon glaze, it’s an irresistible treat for one serving.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia (See Notes Above)
  • 3 Large Eggs At Room Temperature
  • 1 Large Myer Lemon, Zested And Juiced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Prepare pan: Spray an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with baking spray.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In a second bowl, use an electric hand mixer to blend the sugar, yogurt, oil, extract, and eggs.
  5. Add lemon: Add half the lemon juice along with the zest and mix until blended.
  6. Combine: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir together with a wooden spoon until the flour mixture has been incorporated.
  7. Add poppy seeds: Stir in the poppy seeds.
  8. Bake: Bake the loaf for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly.
  9. Cool first stage: Cool for 10 minutes then remove from the pan and cool completely.
  10. Make glaze: To make the glaze, place the powdered sugar in a small bowl, and drizzle in the remaining lemon juice, whisking continuously until you reach your desired thickness.
  11. Glaze and set: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and let sit until set.

Notes

  • Use Fiori di Sicilia extract as a flavor enhancer for an authentic citrus aroma.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/meyer-lemon-poppy-seed-loaf-recipe/