Raspberry Lemon Poppyseed Loaf (Printer-friendly)
Moist loaf cake combining tart raspberries, zesty lemon, and crunchy poppy seeds in every bite.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/3 cup sour cream
10 - 1/3 cup whole milk
11 - Zest of 2 lemons
12 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Fruit
14 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
15 - 1 tbsp flour for coating raspberries
→ Lemon Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in lemon zest, lemon juice, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve texture.
06 - Toss fresh raspberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent loosely with foil after 35 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
09 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the completely cooled loaf before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tart raspberries balance the sweet lemon perfectly, creating a flavor that feels both refreshing and indulgent
- The texture is impossibly moist with that satisfying crunch from poppy seeds in every bite
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix together so much better, so plan ahead and take everything out of the fridge an hour before baking
- That trick of tossing raspberries in flour before folding them in keeps them from all sinking to the bottom while baking
03 -
- If you only have salted butter, reduce the salt in the recipe by half to keep things balanced
- Greek yogurt makes a fantastic substitute for sour cream and adds a nice tangy depth