This Manisa cake bakes lemon zest and poppy seeds into a tea-time slice that feels bright, grainy and lightly rich.
15 min prep 30 min cook
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Finely grate the lemon zest and mix it with the poppy seeds.
Beat the cake eggs and sugar for 3 minutes until pale.
Add the milk, oil, and lemon zest.
Fold the flour and poppy seeds into the batter, without overmixing and making the cake tough.
Bake the cake in a 180°C oven for 30 minutes and slice when warm.
💡 Tip: Rubbing the lemon zest with the sugar first helps the aroma spread through the batter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice and serve at room temperature with tea or coffee.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~214
kcal calories
4
g protein
28
g carbs
9
g fat
1.6g
Sugar
1.7g
Fiber
39.1mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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