Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf (The Best)

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf (The Best)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: European, American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (265 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp poppy seeds; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups (265 g) sugar; 3 lemons, zest finely grated; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk; 1 cup (130 g) icing sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h

Nothing beats a classic pairing like lemon and poppy seed, and this rendition takes the cake. Just as good for breakfast as it is for dessert (or any time in between!), this seeded stunner was long overdue in our repertoire—but totally worth the wait. For a double dose of zing, we topped this loaf with a lemon glaze.

Updated at: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:21:14 GMT