Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cups Granulated Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Zest (freshly grated); 1 Cup Butter (unsalted, softened); 4 Large Eggs (room temperature); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 3/4 Cups All Purpose Flour; 1/3 Cup Cornstarch; 2 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 Cup Buttermilk; 1/2 Cup Sour Cream (room temperature); 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 2-4 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds (I used 3 tablespoons); 1/4 Cup Butter (unsalted, softened); 8 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened); 3 Cups Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is soft, moist & deliciously buttery with a fresh lemon flavor. Dotted with poppy seeds & topped with cream cheese frosting - it's the perfect dessert for lemon lovers!

Updated at: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:12:33 GMT