Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and aromatic Poppy Seed Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake is a treat for all almond and poppy seed lovers.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix milk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine and Bake: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just combined. Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweet glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- You can also bake this in a bundt pan—adjust baking time accordingly.
