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Lemon Poppyseed Loaf

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter room temperature
  • cups (250 g) sugar
  • 3 lemons zested and juiced
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups (265 g) flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp poppyseeds

Glaze

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350°F. Butter and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl mix the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer cream the butter, sugar and lemon zest.
  • Beat in the eggs until smooth.
  • Using a spatula/spoon alternate mixing in the flour, lemon juice and milk.
  • Finally mix in the poppyseeds.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before removing from the pan.
  • In a small bowl whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Pour over the loaf and spread evenly across the top.
Keyword Lemon, lemon loaf, lemon poppyseed, Loaf