A quick confection, this cake bakes in just 30 minutes. Translation: You'll be enjoying a homemade dessert with a light crumb and smooth glaze in no time.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 hour
Yield
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 3
Whisk together flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl.
Step 4
Beat together butter and granulated sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs until combined. Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture and poppy seeds and mix until just combined.
Step 5
Transfer batter to cake pan, smoothing top, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 5 minutes, then invert onto rack.
Step 6
Whisk together confectioners sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Pour glaze over warm cake, spreading it with a spatula to drizzle over edge. Let stand until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.
Step 7
Serve warm or at room temperature.
