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Gluten free lemon poppy seed blackberry cake slice on a plate

Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Blackberry Cake

A delightful gluten-free cake that combines bright lemon, crunchy poppy seeds, and juicy blackberries, perfect for cozy fall afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Baked Goods
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • Zest of 2 lemons

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs Bring to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt Dairy-free alternatives can be used
  • 1/2 cup milk Dairy-free alternatives can be used
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Berries

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries (plus a few for garnish) Toss with flour to prevent sinking

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment.
  • Toss the blackberries gently with 1 tablespoon of the flour blend to prevent sinking.

Mixing

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the yogurt, milk, oil, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth and combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the floured blackberries, reserving a handful to nestle on top.

Baking

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.

Cooling and Serving

  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or glaze with a simple lemon icing if desired.

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale for precise measurements. Make sure ingredients are at room temperature. Consider variations like a streusel topping or a lemon glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
Keyword Blackberry Cake, fall baking, Gluten Free, Lemon Cake, Poppy Seed Cake
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