Grandma’s Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Phyllis Harmon, Nelson, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 03, 2022

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

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Grandma's Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Yield:15 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • drizzle:
    • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds. Transfer to a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. For drizzle, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and lemon juice; drizzle over cake.
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