Lemon Hemp Seed Cake Recipe
Pound cake, toasted hemp seeds, lemon icing
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Lemon Icing Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fold in Hemp Seeds
Gently fold in the toasted hemp seeds until evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing Directions
- 9
Prepare the Icing
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Ice the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon icing over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 11
Serve
Let the icing set for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving the cake.
