Comments on: Lemon Poppy Seed Layer Cake

By: lindamac

lindamac — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:24:59 +0000

I have made this recipe many times and I find it works well with 8″ pans. I have no problem with the lemon curd…it thickens nicely but it does take some time. I also add lemon zest to the cake…just my preference. It makes a great wedding cake!

By: peter gosbell

peter gosbell — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:02:20 +0000

Just enquiring whetehr or not this recipe / cake would work as a wedding cake as I love cakes with citrus flavors? I have tasted a similar style of cake in Budapest that was a poppy seed cake in one of the oldest Patiserie’s in the city & loved it so this combination may be something special…?
Pete

By: Kim Muncey

Kim Muncey — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:15:52 +0000

I haven’t written about it yet because I hate the photos of it! But I’ll write about it soon, now that it’s been requested.

By: ingrid

ingrid — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:44:57 +0000

I love citrus desserts. You cake looks terrific but I was looking for the lemon berry one you have a photo of off to my right. Where’s that post? I checked out the flickr photos and oh, yum!
~ingrid

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:56:26 +0000

I have made this cake several times and it turns out perfect. Hope the following helps:
1. My cake does rise enough for to get four layers from the two cakes – you do not want the layers too thick for a four layer cake.
2. Getting it out of the pan is not a problem. I use shortening and flour,
3. My filling turns out thick, like a real lemon curd. As the recipe says, beat the ingredients first – until the mixture is thick and creamy looking. You must cook it slowly over low heat until thickened – this takes about 15 – 20 min, stirring constantly.

By: eliza

eliza — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:22:07 +0000

i love poppy seeds in cake, yours look very decadent!

By: grace

grace — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:50:58 +0000

there’s just something about crunchy little poppy seeds that takes a cake to another level. and you’re right–that icing does sound delicious. i’m sure i’d be forced to double the recipe–i have a bowl-licking compulsion.