Lemon Cake with Poppy Seeds

This is a moist and refreshing cake with a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The lemon gives the cake a fresh taste, while the poppy seeds add a bit of extra texture. This cake is easy to make and is perfect for both coffee visits and other pleasant occasions.

• 200 g room temperature butter
• 200 g sugar
• 4 eggs
• Grated zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 50 g poppy seeds
• 1 dl milk

1. Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a mixing bowl.
2. Add one egg at a time, whisking well after each addition.
3. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice into the mixture.
4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the poppy seeds to the flour and mix well.
5. Gently fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the milk until you have a smooth and even batter.
6. Pour the batter into a round, lined or greased cake pan (20 cm) and smooth the top.
7. Bake the cake at 180°C, in the middle of the oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through. You can check with a cake tester; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
8. Let the cake cool slightly in the pan before removing it and placing it on a rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake is completely cool, mix together powdered sugar and water until it reaches a suitable thickness and pour it over the cake. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Once the cake is baked and completely cooled, it can be decorated with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and water. Feel free to sprinkle a bit of poppy seeds on top for a nice and decorative finish. The finished cake will be moist, fresh, and flavorful, perfect to serve alongside a cup of coffee or tea.