Description
At its core, this delightful bake belongs to the beloved quick bread family, which means it relies on leaveners like baking powder and baking soda rather than traditional yeast to achieve its beautiful lift. This specific recipe stands out because it combines the intense, sunny flavor of real citrus fruits with the texturally unique crunch of culinary poppy seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Loaf
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Icing
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Icing
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Adjust consistency with more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
5. Decorate
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled loaf.
- Let it set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a light dessert, this lemon poppyseed loaf offers a refreshing burst of citrus in every slice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
Keywords: Simple iced citrus poppyseed bread, moist lemon poppy seed cake, easy single bowl lemon quick bread