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.
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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.
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STEP 4
Grease a 9x5 loaf pan with oil and pour in batter.
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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.
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