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Perfect Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Glaze

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A bright and fresh lemon poppy seed bundt cake topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. Moist texture with a subtle crunch from poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt (can substitute with sour cream)
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with lemon juice, beginning and ending with flour. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  7. Fold in poppy seeds gently with a rubber spatula.
  8. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare cream cheese glaze by beating cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time if glaze is too thick.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and optionally sprinkle lemon zest curls or poppy seeds on top.
  13. Allow glaze to set for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for best creaming and smooth glaze. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent dense cake. Tap bundt pan before baking to release air bubbles. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. Add milk gradually to glaze to control consistency.

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