Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Serves: 18 Save

Ingredients (20)

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake:
  • 3/4 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2-4 tablespoons poppy seeds I used 3 tablespoons
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Oh Sweet Basil