Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each)
Test Kitchen Approved
The days that I have extra time for baking are few and far between. That's why this extra-quick lemon poppy seed bread is perfect. It's a breeze to make, your family will love it bright, lemony flavor and tender crumb.

Ingredients

  • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • Optional: Confectioners' sugar and lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds.
  2. Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. If desired, mix confectioner's sugar with water to reach drizzling consistency and use to garnish bread along with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 112 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

The days that I have extra time for baking are few and far between. That's why this extra-quick lemon poppy seed bread is perfect. It's a breeze to make, your family will love it bright, lemony flavor and tender crumb.
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