Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake – a moist and delicious lemon cake bursting with crunchy poppy seeds and topped with a sweet lemon vanilla glaze. This cake is perfect for spring!
Happy spring, y’all! I am soooooo glad to finally be able to say that! Even though I know this has been a relatively mild winter, days of 30-5o degree weather have been hard for me to get used to after living in warm, sunny Hawaii for the past few years.
My son is happy too, because to him spring means that he no longer has to wear pants! He’s a shorts-kinda-guy, and we struggled all winter long trying to get him to wear long pants. When the first day of spring hit this week, he declared, “Yay! Spring is here so I don’t have to wear pants anymore!!!” I don’t know where he got that logic from, but I guess we can roll with it. š
To celebrate the fact that spring is here, I decided to make this Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake. Lemon desserts are one of my favorite treats for spring time, and I think this would be a fabulous treat for Easter, too!
This is a very simple, easy recipe and the result is a super moist and fluffy cake. The glaze on top is the same that I use on my Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and is very easy to whip up. In fact, my three year old did the mixing-up for the glaze. She has a special stool in the kitchen that she uses to climb up on the counter while I’m cooking in order to offer her special mixing skills, and it’s hard to deny that sweet face.
There she is, my sweet little princess. She hardly ever leaves my side. I snapped this picture real quick while I was in the middle of taking pictures of the Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake. She was sitting in a chair by me just reading her little story and being so good while mommy works. I love her so much and she is growing too fast. ;(
Oh but I digress. Pregnancy is making me terribly emotional and nostalgic these days. We are getting closer and closer to baby time and I can’t wait! We finally got the car seat this weekend and also picked up a big box of diapers and wipes, so I feel pretty prepared now. Just have to put the bassinet together so that he has somewhere to sleep, haha! We’re getting there little by little. š
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 1 16.5 oz. lemon cake mix
- 3 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Lemon Glaze:
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, (about 1 whole lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the poppy seeds in the 1 1/4 cups water in a small bowl for 25-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the inside of a bundt cake pan very well and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together the cake mix, water/poppy seed mixture, eggs, and vegetable oil until moistened. Use an electric mixer and beat batter over medium speed for four minutes.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then turn pan upside down and gently ease the cake out onto a serving platter or cake stand.
- To prepare glaze, whisk the melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over the top of cake. Slice and enjoy!
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Amy | The Cook Report says
I love lemon and poppy seed cake, this version looks amazing!
Natalie says
This cake look absolutely amazing! I love how rich the texture is and the frosting makes it look so festive and yummy. Can’t wait to try this cake!
Catherine Brown says
This is such a classic! I love ALL things lemony!
Sharon says
What a great bundt cake! The lemon is the perfect flavor for spring and summer. Looks delicious!
Sherri says
This cake looks so light and fresh! And I love how easy it is to make! š
Tara says
THE BEST CAKE EVER!!!
I have made this countless times (minus the glaze) and everyone loves it. It’s super easy to make (this is the one recipe I do not alter- followed recipe for the cake exactly as shown). What I like the most is the vibrant color from the lemon pudding- perfect for a summer dessert.
Sheryl says
Was looking for something sweet to take to my parent’s house for Easter lunch. Came across this recipe and thought it sounded amazing. It is also an omen that your name is Ashlyn, the same as my daughter! Will be making this tomorrow!
Ashlyn says
Oh how awesome! Glad you found the recipe; and I of course love your daughter’s name. š Hope y’all enjoyed it!
Michaela Kenkel says
This is one stunning cake!! I love lemon with my whole heart!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Michaela, me too!
Michelle says
What a gorgeous cake! I don’t bake often, but I want to make this!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Michelle, it’s a favorite of ours now!
Jennifer A Stewart says
Spring is my favorite too! I have one son who wants to wear shorts even in winter. My other son wants to bundle up in sweats all day long. This lemon bundt cake is a great way to ring in spring and get me ready for all the new flowers and birds!
Ashlyn says
Haha kids can be so funny! Glad to know mine isn’t the only one who wants to freeze in the winter time!
Debra C. says
Congratulations to you, not much longer to wait, how exciting! And yes, I think this is the perfect way to celebrate spring – that and not having to wear long pants anymore! š I have the same attitude as an adult!
Ashlyn says
Haha yes! I have to admit that I feel the same way. Pants are overrated. š
Christie says
That looks insanely delicious!! I love lemon cake. So light and refreshing.
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Christie!
Sandra Shaffer says
Oh my gosh, I got a chuckle when you mentioned your son was not into wearing long pants after leaving Hawaii. My son was the exact same way! He would wear shorts All the time and slippers (flip flops) too, but I won the shoe battle. I’m drooling over that awesome glaze. Delicious cake for spring!
Ashlyn says
It’s a hard adjustment for sure! And yes; the slippers!!! I’m so glad it’s warmer so we can all wear those again. It’s a constant battle around here trying to find matching socks, haha! And thank you!
lisa@lisa's Dinnertimedish says
I love lemon poppy seed! This looks so delicious!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Lisa!
Julie says
That little girl is just so precious. Lemon and poppyseed are one of my very favorite combinations, and lemon reminds me of spring too. Your cake is so pretty and I’d love a slice.
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Julie!
debi at Life Currents says
This looks so good! Lemon desserts are my favorite, and I’m sure that this will please!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Debi!
Angela says
So sweet how your daughter enjoys helping out in the kitchen. This sounds like a recipe I would LOVE! I really love lemon in desserts. Adds such brightness.
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Angela! She is my sweet big helper for sure!
Lauren @ Hall Nesting says
I’ve never tried it as a cake before!!
Ashlyn says
It’s super yummy as a cake, Lauren!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Such an amazing spring dessert option, Ashlyn!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Melanie!
Sandi G says
You had me at lemon…our tree is so full of lemons right now.
Ashlyn says
Oh a lemon tree! How wonderful! I’d love one of those!
Jennifer Reyes says
This cake looks seriously amazing! Adding this to my must try list!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Jennifer!
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
OMG! This bundt cake is perfect every season!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Catalina!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Hooray for spring, for shorts, and for this bundt cake! What perfection for this time of year!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Erin!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I could eat up this cake, and your sweet little daughter!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Renee! We love her to pieces. š