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SOURDOUGH LEMON ALMOND POPPYSEED CAKE

This Sourdough Lemon Almond Poppyseed Cake is about to become your all-time favorite recipe! Prepare to indulge in a cake that strikes the perfect balance of flavors. It isn’t overly sweet, slightly tangy from the zesty lemon and a delightful nuttiness from the almond flour. And that’s not all—the delectable glaze brings all the elements together, resulting in a cake that’s truly irresistible.
Course Dessert
Keyword sourdough, sourdough dessert, sourdough lemon cake, sourdough lemon poppyseeds cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 10kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large farm fresh eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4-1/2 how ever much you get from 1 lemon
  • 1 cup milk

Dry Ingridients

  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9x13 pan. 
  • In a kitchen aid mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter and all of the wet ingredients (coconut oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk).
  • Mix on low until well combined and set aside. (Some of the coconut oil might be chunky, its ok, it will all melt in the oven).
  • Add the salt and baking powder. 
  • Mix the baking soda with the vinegar, they will get foamy and then add to the mixture. 
  • Add 2 cups of almond flour and stir with a silicone spatula. 
  • Then add 1 cup of white flour and stir.Add the poppy seeds, stir. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. 
  • While the cake is baking make the glaze- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
  • Slice and serve the sourdough lemon almond poppyseed cake.