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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Pies, Cakes, & Tarts

    Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake

    Published: Apr 28, 2016 · Modified: Oct 28, 2017 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    A delightfully delicious Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake made with fresh lemons and whole grain flours for a cake for any occasion. Dairy-free.

    Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake (dairy-free) | saltedplains.comMy sense is that most people are either in the 'love surprises' or 'hate surprises' camp. While I don't mind being surprised, I much more prefer to plan surprises. (This is also in line with how I didn't like to play with Barbies, but loved to arrange the furniture in my friend's Barbie house.)

    This last weekend my mom turned the big 6-0 (sorry, Mom), and to celebrate, her three sisters and their daughters, along with my sister, traveled to Kansas City to pull off one big hilarious surprise.

    Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake (dairy-free) | saltedplains.comLaughter is currency in our family. More often, laughter that causes (good) tears. If one person starts laughing, you better believe tears are to follow. Those are the best kind of laughs. Full-belly, uncontrollable, cheeks-wet laughter.

    Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake (dairy-free) | saltedplains.comAs Mother's Day approaches, I am reminded that it is those simple moments that bring the comfort, the memories, and the joy that are cherished most. Listening to my aunts and my cousins this weekend, I wanted to bottle up the laughter to make sure I'd have more to listen to later.

    This gluten-free lemon poppyseed cake is also simple. With bright lemon notes, poppy seeds for a little crunch and texture, and served on its own, dusted with powdered sugar, or a lip-puckering lemon glaze, you can bet its appearance will be a happy welcome at any occasion.

    Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake (dairy-free) | saltedplains.com

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    Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Cake

    A delightful lemon poppyseed cake for any occasion.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 439kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup tapioca flour
    • ½ cup potato starch
    • ½ cup sorghum flour
    • ¾ cup unrefined cane sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon psyllium husk powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
    • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
    • 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk room temperature
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • powdered sugar for dusting optional (blitz unrefined sugar in the blender for an refined sugar free powder)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a round 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Note: Eggs and milk should be at room temperature.
    • In a large bowl, combine tapioca flour, potato starch, sorghum flour, sugar, baking powder, psyllium husk, and salt. Add lemon zest and poppy seeds and whisk until well combined.
    • In a medium bowl, add almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until evenly combined.
    • Add the olive oil and half of the egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Beat for at least one minute. Scrape down the sides. Add the remaining dry ingredients and beat until incorporated.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Serve with a dusting of powder sugar, or a lemon glaze, coconut whipped cream and berries.

    Notes

    Adapted from Gluten-free Girl.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Bethany @ athletic avocado

      May 01, 2016 at 10:31 am

      What a beautiful yet simple cake! I love lemon and poppyseeds together!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 01, 2016 at 7:45 pm

        Me too - a happy springtime combo. :) Thanks so much, Bethany!

        Reply
    2. Claudia

      April 29, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      It was a wonderful surprise, and a very memorable, happy weekend! All your planning paid off! Now, I'm waiting for a taste of this poppyseed cake - and would you consider rearranging my furniture? :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 30, 2016 at 7:50 am

        I am so glad. <3 Now, to plan the next one!!!! Haha. Also, I am always available to rearrange furniture!

        Reply
    3. Abby @ Heart of a Baker

      April 29, 2016 at 8:50 am

      I'm in the love/hate of surprises camp, so I guess I can't be pleased? Ha! Love the description of your time with family, it's so good isn't it? xoxo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 30, 2016 at 7:48 am

        Hahaha. I totally get it! Family time is so good - too far and in between for me! xoxo

        Reply
    4. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

      April 29, 2016 at 7:42 am

      Oh that sounds like such a great time! Uncontrollable laughter - laughing so much that it almost hurts - is so good for the soul. This cake is gorgeous. I think maybe I'll make it for my Mom now! :-)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 30, 2016 at 7:47 am

        So good for the soul! Now reminding myself to do that when needed on those days that are crazy town. ;)
        I hope you love this cake - it's on the menu for our Mother's Day as well!

        Reply
    5. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek

      April 29, 2016 at 6:24 am

      This looks divine! And your photos and writing are all-star, as always. Also, I am totally on board with the whole "arranging the Barbie furniture" thing--that was my favorite part! I spent hours setting everything up, and then I would just get bored and go watch cartoons instead or something ha! xoxo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 30, 2016 at 7:39 am

        Aww, thank you so much. That is so nice!

        Hahaha, I'm very glad you feel me on the arranging Barbie house furniture. Definitely the best part!! xoxo

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 29, 2016 at 5:23 am

      I actually love being surprised, although it doesn't happen too often! I would love to be surprised with this cake though! Lemon poppyseed is a favorite of mine. Can't wait to try. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 30, 2016 at 7:37 am

        Thanks, Mary Ann! That just gave me an idea, can we start a thing called "Random Acts of Surprising People with Cake"?! How fun would that be? :) Happy weekend!

        Reply
    7. Amanda Paa

      April 28, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      i love to be surprised! it doesn't happen nearly enough i feel like. the constant stream of news and social media makes it quite difficult.

      so glad you got to celebrate your mom's birthday with everyone, and what a lovely cake! i am quite the fan of poppyseed, the crunch and color is perfect for the lightness of lemon. xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 30, 2016 at 7:36 am

        So true! I was worried we wouldn't be able to pull it off (mostly that I would let something slip on accident!). :)

        Thank you, friend - it was a great celebration weekend! xoxo

        Reply

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