To prepare a dessert that will delight the taste buds, we start by preheating the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. This step is essential to ensure even baking. In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, vanilla, and salt carefully, then add the poppy seeds. Mix the dry ingredients well to combine them evenly, after which set the mixture aside.
In another bowl, place the soft butter and beat it vigorously with a spatula or mixer until it becomes creamy and fluffy. Once the butter has reached the desired texture, add the sugar and continue mixing, ensuring that the sugar is fully incorporated. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition to achieve a homogeneous mixture. Finally, add the grated lemon zest and vanilla essence, which will bring a wonderful fragrance to the dough.
Now, it is time to combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones. Start by gradually adding the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. It is recommended to start with the dry ingredients and finish with them to maintain an airy texture. After all the ingredients are well incorporated, pour the batter into the prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper, leveling it evenly with a spatula.
Placing the pan in the preheated oven will take about 25 minutes at 180 degrees, after which reduce the temperature to 160 degrees Celsius and leave to bake for another 10 minutes, or until a tester (toothpick) inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare a flavored syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Once the syrup is ready, remove it from heat and let it cool.
When the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and poke it with a toothpick to allow the syrup to seep in. Pour the cooled syrup over the cake, ensuring it is well soaked. Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. On top of the cake, add a generous layer of syrup for extra flavor. Allow it to cool for 12 hours before slicing. This dessert is not only delicious but also a true visual delight, perfect for enjoying with loved ones! Preparing the buttermilk is simple: add a teaspoon of lemon juice to milk and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to achieve the ideal consistency. Alternatively, you can use half milk and half yogurt for a similar result.
In another bowl, place the soft butter and beat it vigorously with a spatula or mixer until it becomes creamy and fluffy. Once the butter has reached the desired texture, add the sugar and continue mixing, ensuring that the sugar is fully incorporated. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition to achieve a homogeneous mixture. Finally, add the grated lemon zest and vanilla essence, which will bring a wonderful fragrance to the dough.
Now, it is time to combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones. Start by gradually adding the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. It is recommended to start with the dry ingredients and finish with them to maintain an airy texture. After all the ingredients are well incorporated, pour the batter into the prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper, leveling it evenly with a spatula.
Placing the pan in the preheated oven will take about 25 minutes at 180 degrees, after which reduce the temperature to 160 degrees Celsius and leave to bake for another 10 minutes, or until a tester (toothpick) inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare a flavored syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Once the syrup is ready, remove it from heat and let it cool.
When the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and poke it with a toothpick to allow the syrup to seep in. Pour the cooled syrup over the cake, ensuring it is well soaked. Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. On top of the cake, add a generous layer of syrup for extra flavor. Allow it to cool for 12 hours before slicing. This dessert is not only delicious but also a true visual delight, perfect for enjoying with loved ones! Preparing the buttermilk is simple: add a teaspoon of lemon juice to milk and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to achieve the ideal consistency. Alternatively, you can use half milk and half yogurt for a similar result.
Ingredients
For a loaf pan: 450 g flour, 1 baking powder, 1 vanilla sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, 190 g soft butter, 330 g sugar, 3 eggs, zest of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon lemon essence, 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, 150 ml buttermilk. For lemon syrup: 190 g sugar, 100 ml lemon juice.