Delicious Poppy Seed Cake topped with zesty Lemon Ermine Frosting

This recipe combines the nutty flavor of poppy seeds with the citrusy zing of lemon in a moist and tender cake. The creamy and tangy ermine frosting adds the perfect finish to this decadent dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Whisk in sugar, flour, and milk until thickened.
8. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.
9. Let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cake.
10. Slice and serve the cake topped with lemon ermine frosting.
11. Enjoy!

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