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GRANDMA’S LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE

I found the cake recipe in a collection of family recipes. My granddaughter, Riley, likes that it tastes like lemons and is refreshingly sweet. It’s always wonderful.

—PHYLLIS HARMON NELSON, WI


PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 15 SERVINGS


    1package lemon cake mix (regular size)

    1package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

   4eggs

    1cup water

1/2cup canola oil

1/4cup poppy seeds

DRIZZLE

   2cups confectioners’ sugar

   2tablespoons water

   2tablespoons lemon juice

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 the poppy seeds. Transfer to a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan.

2. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

3. For drizzle, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, water and lemon juice; drizzle over cake.