Lemon & Poppyseed Drizzle Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter (you can soften it in the microwave for 15 seconds) and sugar until fluffy.

Step 2

Add the eggs, a pinch of salt, the zest of a lemon, and the crème fraîche, and mix.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder, then gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

Step 4

Add the juice of 1/2 lemon & poppy seeds. Stir until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.

Step 5

Grease a loaf tin (we used a 29 x 10 cm dish here) & pour in the batter. Bake for 40 minutes.

Step 6

Bonus: Make some lemonade with the remaining lemon!

Step 7

Once the loaf is golden, plant the tip of a knife into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready, otherwise, bake it for another 2-3 min. Leave to cool before serving. Enjoy !

Step 8

Optional : Make some icing by mixing 100g of powdered sugar and the juice of 1/2 lemon to make a smooth mixture. Drizzle it on top of the cake, adding some extra zest or poppy seeds to decorate. Enjoy !