Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Engrossed's Note:

This recipe was given to one of my Uncles 25 years ago from a co-worker. It has been a much requested recipe in our family ever since. One of my favorites. *The secret to the lemony flavor is the thin glaze which sinks into the cake and then hardens and gives it a really nice texture. I love the bottom where the glaze is thickest!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

Cake

• 1 (18 ¼ ounce) yellow cake mix (with or without the pudding)
• 1 (3 ounce) jello instant lemon pudding mix
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup warm water
• ½ cup poppy seed (to taste)

Glaze

• 2 lemons, juice of
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a bundt pan.
3. Beat together cake ingredients with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick tests clean.
5. While cake is baking mix lemon juice with powdered sugar for the glaze. It should have a thin consistency to sink into the cake.
6. When cake is done and still hot, poke holes all over it (still in the bundt pan) with long skewers and pour the glaze over it.
7. Allow cake to cool and then remove from the pan.

Reviews

[Maryland Jim]

I used a Duncan Hines Lemon Cake mix. Also increased the amount of poppy seed to 3/4 cup, Everyone raved about this cake.

[Backwoods Foodie]

Thank you, Engrossed! I misplaced the old family recipe and wanted to make it for St. Patty's day this year...yours is exact and it is WONDERFUL!! Awesome with a little bit of half-n-half, a little sprinkle of sugar...yum!!!!

[Chef #382265]

excellent 5 stars