Baking Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Set it aside.
• In a separate large bowl, cream 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in 3 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and ¼ cup of lemon juice.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup of milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
• Fold in 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds gently with a spatula.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.