450g white sugar
225g unsalted butter, softened
4 eggs
60g poppy seeds
60g finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
330g all-purpose flour
5g salt
3g baking soda
3g baking powder
240ml buttermilk
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt) generously.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the poppy seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Step 3
In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
Step 4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.