Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is delicious, moist and the perfect treat with an afternoon cup of tea! Using lemon or lime in any dessert is a must this time of year. The citrus makes everything taste light, fresh and summery.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease the loaf pan with butter. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, sift the flour and add the baking powder and salt. Whisk together until combined.
In a separate bowl, add the sugar to the softened butter and mix with the hand mixer. Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and beat with the mixer.
Add the zest over top and squeeze the lemon into the egg mixture.Next, add the poppy seeds and mix until completely combined. Pour 1/2 the milk and 1/2 the flour mixture and combine by hand.Add the remaining milk and flour mixture and fold in together.Pou
Pour into baking bread loaf pan and bake in the oven and cook for 45-50 minutes. Or until you get the desired texture you want.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then remove from the pan and let completely cool before adding the glaze.
Combine all of the ingredents together in a mixing bowl. Whisk together. Once combined, add to the cooled Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf.