Delicious and Moist Poppy Seed Loaf Recipe

This poppy seed loaf recipe is a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus flavors with the crunch of poppy seeds. It's moist, tender, and great for breakfast or dessert. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or coffee!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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