Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

A soft and moist loaf cake with vanilla aroma, fresh lemon zest, and delicate crunchy poppy seeds. It is light yet rich in flavour at the same time. Lemon adds a bright citrus freshness, while poppy seeds give an interesting texture and make the cake anything but boring 

Ingredients (for 2 loaf pans 20 × 10 cm (8 × 4 in) each)

For the cake

• 2 cups flour

• 1.5 tbsp poppy seeds

• a pinch of salt

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 2 eggs

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup (113 g) softened butter

• 1 cup kefir (can be replaced with yogurt or sour cream)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• zest of 1 lemon

For the glaze

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 6 tbsp powdered sugar

• yellow food colouring

Steps

1. Mix flour, poppy seeds, salt, and baking soda

2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer

3. While continuing to beat, add eggs

4. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and kefir

5. Mix everything until smooth and combined

6. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 45 minutes