Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

This bundt cake is perfect for a summertime dessert! The lemon flavor is refreshing and the poppy seeds add a nice crunch. This cake is best served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream on top. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 tbsp lemon zest (from 4 to 6 lemons)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add sugar and lemon zest and beat for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat in eggs one at a time, scraping after each addition.

4. Whisk lemon juice and buttermilk together in measuring cup. With mixer on medium-low speed, beat in 1/3 flour mixture followed by 1/3 milk mixture; continue alternating between the two until all is added while scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

5. Pour batter into prepared pan; tap on counter a few times so that batter settles into crevices of pan then bake in center of preheated oven for 60-75 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and top springs back when touched lightly with finger tips..

6 Combine lemon juice and sugar in saucepan over high heat; bring to boil stirring constantly just until sugar has dissolved then remove from heat.. While cake is still warm (15 minutes after

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Carbohydrates: 22 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 11 g
• Protein 2g

FAQs

How long does it take to soak poppy seeds?

The best way to soak poppy seeds is to place them in a bowl with hot water or milk and let them sit for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the hard outer shell of the poppy seed to soften, making them easier to digest. You can also soak poppy seeds overnight for even better results.

How long should you soak KHUS KHUS?

Soaking khus khus (white poppy seeds) in water overnight or for 3-4 hours is the best way to get the most out of their nutritional benefits. This process allows the seeds to soften and makes them easier to digest. Additionally, soaking helps to release some of the natural oils from the seeds which can improve their flavor.

Do I need to soak poppy seeds before planting?

No, you don’t need to soak poppy seeds before planting. While some gardeners recommend soaking them in lukewarm water overnight, it’s not necessary. You can simply sow the seeds directly in moist, but not wet, soil. Poppies are cool-weather plants and will do fine even if you harden them off for a few days before planting them out.

How do you soften poppy seeds?

Poppy seeds have a tough outer coating that can make them difficult to use in recipes. Soaking the seeds in hot milk, water or oil from the recipe can help to soften this coating and make the flavor more easily released by baking temperatures. Poppy seeds can also be ground before using, which will also help to release their flavor.