Cozy up to a cup of tea this afternoon. This Easy Lemon-Poppy Seed Loaf Cake makes the perfect pairing (although, truth be told, we think it tastes great any time of day).
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14 Servings
Original recipe yields 14 Servings
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125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, softened
11
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
12
1-1/2 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
13
1 cup icing sugar
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Step 1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
Cake
Step 1
Combine flour, poppy seed and baking powder. Beat cream cheese spread, butter, granulated sugar and dry jelly powder in large bowl with mixer until blended.
Step 2
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
Step 3
Pour into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 4
Bake 1 hour 5 min. or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 5 min. Remove from pan to wire rack; cool completely.
Icing
Step 1
Beat cream cheese spread and butter in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add lemon zest and juice; mix well. Gradually beat in icing sugar until blended. Spread onto cake.
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Variation
Prepare recipe as directed, substituting a 10-inch tube pan for the loaf pan, and adjusting baking time if necessary until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Special Extra
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.
Nutrition
Calories
320
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 16 g
Saturated fat 9 g
45 %
Cholesterol 95 mg
Sodium 290 mg
12 %
Carbohydrate 37 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 23 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin A
15 %
Vitamin C
2 %
Calcium
10 %
Iron
8 %
Servings
14 servings, 1 piece (98 g) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.