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Yellow Cake Mix Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

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Spring is coming! Spring is coming! If I say it enough times, maybe it will be true. This Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake recipe is lemon perfection. Plus, its quick as a bunny to mix up! (You see what I did there? So clever, I know.) I’ll be making this for Easter this year. It’s the perfect centerpiece and a total hit!

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake | Yellow cake mix, poppy seeds and lemon pudding mix make an amazingly moist and simple cake.

Hints of Spring make me crave those lemons

As soon as we have a warm day here in Denver, I’m immediately craving light, citrusy recipes. Never mind that there’s snow in the forecast for the next week. Today is warm and I’m soaking it all in with my favorite Lemon Poppy Seed Cake recipe. This originally came from my mom and I didn’t change a thing. It’s so easy to throw together and so incredibly delicious.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake mix in bundt pan.

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starting with a box mix for the win!

Making cakes that start with a box mix is my new favorite. It gives you a great, flavorful base to start with, and is easy to increase the wow factor! Most importantly, it saves us all some time, right? Desserts that come together quickly can make entertaining more fun and relaxing. Plus, this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is pretty enough to be a centerpiece for Easter or any Spring or Summer gathering!

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake mix in bundt pan.

More Cake Mix Cakes that take the Cake!

Here are a few more recipes that start with a box cake and become something that really stand out!

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Can I make this cake Gluten Free?

I’m so glad you asked! Yes, you can! We love the King Arthur Flour Yellow Cake Mix, which we use in the Gluten Free Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe. The texture and rise are great! Most people cannot tell its gluten free.

Easy and Quick Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Light, fluffy with so much lemon flavor. Perfect for spring or summer!

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Why Bundt Cakes are awesome

I love Bundt cakes for a few simple reasons. First, the shape is beautiful. It makes a simple cake look fancy and unique. Second, they typically come with that soft, dripping frosting down the sides, and it’s my favorite. Mostly because I often find buttercream and cream cheese frosting to be a bit overwhelming for me. (I realize I’m in the minority there.) Last, It bakes up more evenly than a traditional two or three-tiered round cake. No troublesome dipping in the center, or difficulty removing and stacking.

I have this bundt cake pan (they don’t sell the exact one anymore, but this is closest) by Nordic Ware and I LOVE it! I’ve used it for over 8 years now and it bakes a perfect bundt every time. I also have this mini bundt pan and it makes the cutest individual little bundt’s, with the same effort as making a single bundt.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake mix in bundt pan.

To make this lemon poppy seed cake, simply…

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally grease and flour a bundt pan. Set aside.

Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine all cake ingredients and mix on medium-high for 3-4 minutes.

Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake on the center rack for 45-55 minutes, until the top bounces back and is a medium brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn upside down onto a cake plate.

Mix up the glaze ingredients and pour over cake once completely cooled. Enjoy your (crazy easy) masterpiece!

Love this Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake? Try these other really simple cake recipes!

  • Butterscotch Bundt Cake - Amazing bundt cake for spring or fall. Perfect for Easter. Eat it for breakfast or dessert!
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  • Gluten Free Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    Gluten Free Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Easy and Quick Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Light, fluffy with so much lemon flavor. Perfect for spring or summer!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

So light, fluffy and lemon-y. Easy recipe ready so quick and everyone will love it!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix or gluten free yellow cake mix
  • 1 small package instant lemon pudding
  • 1 C water
  • 1/4 C poppy seeds
  • 1/2 C vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs

Glaze

  • 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp softened butter
  • 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour bundt pan.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine and mix all ingredients for 3-4 minutes. 
  • Bake on center rack for 45-55 minutes until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. 
  • Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing from pan. 

For the Glaze

  • Mix glaze ingredients together until creamy. Pour glaze on top of cake so the frosting runs down the sides. 

Notes

YUM! This recipe comes together so quickly and is so light and delicious! Perfect for Easter or any spring gathering.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake mix in bundt pan.

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