Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　1 hour

　　A quick confection, this cake bakes in just 30 minutes. Translation: You'll be enjoying a homemade dessert with a light crumb and smooth glaze in no time.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 to 10 servings

　　1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon baking powder

　　1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

　　3/4 cup granulated sugar

　　2 large eggs

　　2 tablespoons poppy seeds

　　1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

　　3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 2

Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.

　　

Step 3

Whisk together flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl.

　　

Step 4

Beat together butter and granulated sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs until combined. Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture and poppy seeds and mix until just combined.

　　

Step 5

Transfer batter to cake pan, smoothing top, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 5 minutes, then invert onto rack.

　　

Step 6

Whisk together confectioners sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Pour glaze over warm cake, spreading it with a spatula to drizzle over edge. Let stand until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.

　　

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature.