Here’s a simple, bright, and zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Dessert recipe that’s perfect for spring or any occasion:
Lemon Poppy Seed Dessert Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Mix wet ingredients
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Combine
- Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze
- Let bars cool completely.
- For extra sweetness, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the top.
- Serve
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
💡 Tips:
- Add a teaspoon of cream cheese frosting for a richer dessert.
- These bars also work well as mini muffins—just reduce baking time to 15–18 minutes.
If you want, I can also give a no-bake lemon poppy seed dessert that’s super easy and ready in 15 minutes — perfect for a quick spring treat.
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