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“This is from a collection of family recipes. My granddaughter, Riley, likes that it tastes like lemons, but is sweet. It’s always moist and wonderful.”—Phyllis Harmon Nelson, Wisconsin
Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 320 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Grandma's Lemon Poppy Seed Cake in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p52
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Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2013 by Sprowl
Great! For the drizzle I poke holes in cake just out of the oven and pour on. I don't use water in my drizzle.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2013 by captgeo5
this cake is awesome if u like lemon you will love this cake , a must make for everybody
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2013 by NanaShar
I have made many lemon poppy seed breads, cakes etc but this one is amazing and easy...I made this recipe muffin form and my husband went crazy..a new favorite for him...
Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by MaryThompson
good - simple
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by SarahChuck
This cake is deliciously moist inside with a lightly crisp outside. We like to make it in a bundt pan best.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2011 by webesmiley
So easy and so tasty!! I did use a bundt pan (greased and floured) and baked for ~50 minutes. Beautiful! It's a keeper!
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by luwhite
I have made this recipe several times and it is excellent each time. It makes about 2 dozen cupcakes. This is one of the most requested recipes at all the gatherings. I like to use only lemon juice and powdered sugar for the glaze. Gives it a great sweet tart bite. Yummo!
Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2011 by cdeanda
I make this recipe all the time! My friends and family all love the cake, and the icing is just as big a hit. Easy and simple to put together, it's great for muffins too. Makes about 2.5 - 3 dozen.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by dbrooke
I don't usually like lemon desserts, but this had a very nice mild lemon flavor. It was fast, easy, and very moist. The kids raved about it!
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by CookingRocks8
This cake is addicting!! I make it and it is gone within 2 days! Great as a breakfast bread or even after dinner!! Delicious!
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by pizza lady
Excellent! This is a very tasty moist cake with a nice lemon flavor. It goes together quickly with ingredients that are easy to find. This recipe is a keeper.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by booboobear350
amazing and easy. yum yum
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by pamdevone
Outstanding, very lemony. It was very, very good. Thank you for the recipe.
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by mamapierce
This was very easy to make and delicious. I will make this again. :D
Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2011 by CindyOpp
cake was very good. icing receipe made way too much so my cake was covered in icing because I used all of it.
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by santeehelen
I substituted Instant Lemon Flavored Pudding mix instead of vanilla for more lemon flavor.I will make this again and again.
I substituted Instant Lemon Flavored Pudding mix instead of vanilla for more lemon flavor.
I will make this again and again.
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