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Poppy Seed Pound Cake

A moist and flavorful pound cake with a delightful crunch from poppy seeds.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 4 Eggs large
  • 3 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ cup Poppy Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract and poppy seeds.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Poppy Seed, Pound Cake
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