Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

📜 Collection: JC | ✍️ Attribution: Mae Enders / Linda Coleman | 📂 Category: Desserts An easy and moist Bundt cake made with a yellow cake mix, lemon pudding, and poppy seeds. Developed by Mae Enders and Linda Coleman.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins45 mins20 mins1 Bundt cake (12-16 servings)

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack
  • Wooden skewer

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 packageDuncan Hines Yellow Cake MixDry
1 small packageLemon PuddingInstant mix, dry
4EggsLarge
1/2 cupVegetable OilStandard
1 cupWaterHot
1/4 cupPoppy SeedsWhole

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Mix

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the 1 package Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix, 1 small package lemon pudding mix, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup hot water.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for 3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in the 1/4 cup poppy seeds until evenly distributed.

Step 2: Bake and Cool

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  2. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out clean and fragrant.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the cooled cake wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.


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