Lemon Bread with Poppy Seeds, Citrus Zest, and Frosting – Yellow Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

Bread ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Juice of 1 lemon

Frosting ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. milk
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch

Bread instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C), then butter and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
3. Whisk the poppy seeds and butter in a separate bowl.
4. Add sugar to the butter mixture and beat until fluffy.
5. Add eggs gradually, beating each one.
6. Beat in the lemon juice.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
8. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake’s center comes out clean.
10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Move the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely.

Frosting instructions:

1. Whisk the lemon juice and milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Use a mixer to beat the butter until creamy.
3. Add the sugar and cornstarch and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Set speed to low and add the lemon juice mixture. Beat just until combined.
5. Frost the bread after it cools.