Wake up to real freshness with a slice of Yogurt Lemon Loaf with Poppyseed Recipes! This fluffy lemon loaf is moist, fragrant, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy amazingly juicy, lemony freshness during morning breakfast, on-the-go, or at afternoon tea time. This small batch loaded with lemon zest, tart-sweet lemon glaze, and sweet shredded coconut flakes.
> In This Post: Everything You'll Need For Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
For lemon lovers, this healthy lemon poppy seed bread has the perfect texture of a pound cake with moist crumbs and nutty poppy seeds. It is similar to our Lemon Lavender Cake, but this delicious cake explodes with bright lemon flavor.
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Ingredients and Substitutes
When it comes to making delicious summer days lemon loaves, freshness rules. We love the fluffy texture to this quick bread sweet breakfast idea! The best part, this simple lemon bread cake batter can be easily whipped up by hand. You do not even need to bring out the electric mixer! That is how easy and forgiving this lemon poppy seed cake is!
Dry Ingredients
- All Propose Flour
- Poppy Seeds
- Brown Sugar or Monk Fruit Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Baking Powder
- Fresh Lemons Zest
Wet Ingredients
- Plain Greek Yogurt – using plain yogurt replaces the need for whole milk. You can also use flavored lemon greek yogurt too
- Vegetable Oil
- Large Eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
Icing
This easy homemade simple lemon icing is delicious on lemon poppy seed loaf cake, scones, cookies and cakes. It's a good idea to keep this simple recipe handy whenever you need a dose of fresh lemon flavor!
- Fresh Lemon Juice or Orange Juice
- Confectioners' Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
- Garnish
- Fresh Lemons Zest
- Lemon slices
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut Flakes
Instructions
Plenty of poppy seeds is one of my favorite things to add to cakes and sweet treats!
Preheat the oven temperature to 350F.
Add all dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Add zest of 1 lemon and wet ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Alternatively, add all the main ingredients in a large mixing bowl fitted for your stand mixer with a paddle mixer.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan (5x9”) lined with a sheet of parchment paper. I love these Precut Parchment Paper Sheets compared to those with a big roll.
Bake the lemon cake for 40 mins or until golden brown.
Test for doneness by inserting a skewer or wooden chopsticks into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it is cooked thoroughly through the center of your loaf and ready!
Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
Combine fresh lemon juice with powdered sugar in a medium bowl with a whisk. Combine until a smooth glaze.
Top with lemon syrup sugar icing, lemon zest and shredded coconut on top of the bread. If you fancy, add fresh lemon slices and an extra drizzle of honey for decoration.
Slice and enjoy with coffee or tea!
Lemon yogurt cakes with poppyseeds can be portioned and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Wrap each slice with beeswax reusable food wraps to reduce the use of plastic wraps. These lemon desserts make mornings on the go easier.
The best way to store leftovers is in this Rubbermaid brilliance container. I love that it is clear and 100% leakproof!
Best Recipes with Fresh Lemons
- Toasted Coconut and Lemon Salad Dressing (Alkaline Diet)
- Lemon Coix Seed Water 檸檬薏米水
- Blueberry Lemon Zest Coconut Milk Ice Cream
- Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings (Air Fryer)
What To Serve With Poppyseed Cake with Lemon Glaze
Enjoy amazingly juicy, lemony freshness during morning breakfast, on the go, or afternoon tea. End a complete meal with a tasty sweet treat!
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PrintEasy Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Loaf
Wake up to real freshness with a slice of Yogurt Lemon Loaf with Poppyseed Recipes! This fluffy lemon loaf is moist, fragrant, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy amazingly juicy, lemony freshness during morning breakfast, on-the-go, or at afternoon tea time. This small batch is loaded with lemon zest, tart-sweet lemon glaze, and sweet shredded coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 persons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Pacific North West, Canadian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2C All Propose Flour
- 3 tsp Poppy Seeds
- ½C Sugar or Monk Fruit Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ Baking Powder
- 1 Fresh Lemon Zest
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ C Plain Greek Yogurt
- ¼ C Vegetable Oil
- 1 Large Egg
- ½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Paste with Seeds
Lemon Icing
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 C Powdered Sugar
Garnish
- Fresh Lemons Zest
- Lemon slices
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Plenty of poppy seeds is one of my favorite things to add to cakes and sweet treats!
- Preheat the oven temperature to 350F.
- Add all dry ingredients into a large bowl.
- Add zest of 1 lemon and wet ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Alternatively, add all the main ingredients in a large mixing bowl fitted for your stand mixer with a paddle mixer.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan (5x9”) lined with a sheet of parchment paper. I love these Precut Parchment Paper Sheets compared to those with a big roll.
- Bake the lemon cake for 40 mins or until golden brown.
- Test for doneness by inserting a skewer or wooden chopsticks into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it is cooked thoroughly through the center of your loaf and ready!
- Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Combine fresh lemon juice with powdered sugar in a medium bowl with a whisk. Combine until a smooth glaze.
- Top with lemon syrup sugar icing, lemon zest and shredded coconut on top of the bread. If you fancy, add fresh lemon slices and an extra drizzle of honey for decoration.
- Slice and enjoy with coffee or tea!
Equipment
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I love these Precut Parchment Paper Sheets compared to those with a big roll.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaf
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 20.7 g
- Sodium: 115.2 mg
- Fat: 11.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.8 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32.5 mg
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Mina says
I love lemon and this recipe is something I will surely love. Can't wait to try making it this weekend.
Nancy says
I can't wait to see your final Lemon Loaf mina!
Katie says
This lemon poppy seed yogurt loaf is incredible! I can't get enough of it!
Nancy says
Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that it was yummy in everyone's tummy!
Emily says
This fluffy cake was so delicious, everyone loved the flavor and texture. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Nancy says
Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that it was yummy in everyone's tummy!
Dee says
Your recipes are always so intriguing! This is another I'm saving. That loaf looks amazing!
Nancy says
Thanks so much Dee for your ongoing support!
Colleen says
We loved this delicious lemony loaf! I'll be making this again. Thank you!
Nancy says
Make me an extra loaf too!
Nora says
Wow! This loaf turned out perfectly! The whole family loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
Stephanie says
This yogurt loaf is so delicious! The lemon and the poppy seeds are the stars in this and it looks so appetizing.
Sangeetha says
I made this Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Loaf yesterday and it was so delicious! The recipe is easy to follow and the combination of lemon and poppy seeds is perfect. The yogurt makes it moist and adds a nice tang. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
Oscar says
This looks delicious, can't go wrong with a good lemon load. Can't wait to make this recipe.
Jess says
Anything lemon poppy seed is a winner!!! So delish
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love lemon poppy seed muffins. This bread is even better! It’s easy to make but make two. It goes fast! Yum.
Gina Abernathy says
This looks very tasty and light. The perfect recipe to make and serve for brunch or a dessert.
tianna says
love the addition of yogurt in this lemon loaf.
Alexandra says
I am a huge fan of lemon desserts, and this is a winner! Lemon and Poppyseed go so well together, and I really enjoy the addition of yogurt - it gave the cake great texture. This is perfect for morning tea, dessert - any time of day!
Elizabeth says
This is just making me hungry Nancy! One question - where do you buy poppy seeds in Vancouver?
Jen says
I love that this is so easy to make and doesn't require a mixer. The shredded coconut on top is a nice touch!
Luci Petlack says
This was so good. I would have it midday for a little pick me up.
Nancy says
Enjoy the mid day break!
rebecca says
yum! I love adding greek yogurt in quick breads, it makes them so tender
Nancy says
I love adding greek yogurt too! It gets the bread so fluffy!
Ned says
This loaf are what dreams are made of! Thank you for a delicious recipe! My family loved it!
Nancy says
I'm so happy everyone loves this fresh lemon dessert!
justin says
Used Silk dairy free yogurt and it still worked out great!
Nancy says
that's a great idea to make it DF