Lemon and poppy seed cake

Lemon and poppy seed cake is a classic dessert in England. Here's a recipe that you can try making at home:

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3. 4 large eggs
4. 2 cups all-purpose flour
5. 2 teaspoons baking powder
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1/4 cup poppy seeds
8. 2 lemons, zested and juiced
9. 1/2 cup milk

For the glaze:

1. 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2. 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan with butter.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs to the bowl, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.

Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

Add the lemon zest and juice to the bowl, and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, and let it set before serving.

Enjoy your delicious lemon and poppy seed cake!