Taste of the South

Celebratory Sweets

Lemon–Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

MAKES 1 (10-CUP) BUNDT CAKE

Served as dessert or with a cup of coffee for breakfast the next day, this bake will brighten up your Easter weekend.

1¼ cups unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups sugar, divided
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons lightly packed lemon zest
⅓ cup plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups unbleached cake flour
1½ tablespoons poppy seeds
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
Lemon Glaze (recipe follows)

1. Preheat oven to 325°.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and 2¼ cups sugar on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl as needed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until

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