Lemon Poppy Seed Dessert Cake

Ingredients

• 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, egg, milk, and lemon juice.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Poppy seed cake is believed to have originated in Germany in the 1600s.
• Poppy seed is an excellent source of manganese, iron, zinc, and dietary fiber.
• Lemon juice is a natural source of vitamin C.