Slow Cooker Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

2 h 25 min

Making cake in a slow cooker may sound a bit crazy - if we're honest, we thought it sounded crazy - but it truly works. Another oddity about this cake is that it has cornmeal, which provides an incredible texture, unlike any cake I’ve tried. Topped with a lemon glaze, this slow cooker treat is tough to beat.

2 h 25 min8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup flourIngredient1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmealIngredient1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powderIngredient1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking sodaIngredient1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butterIngredient3/4 cup butter, softened, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugarIngredient1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggsIngredient2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour creamIngredient1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemonIngredient2 teaspoons lemon juice zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extractIngredient1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seedsIngredient1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons lemonIngredient2 teaspoons lemon juice juice
  • 2 teaspoons waterIngredient2 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugarIngredient1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powderIngredient1 teaspoon baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. 2

    In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, until combined. While mixing on low, add in the sour cream, lemon zest, vanilla, and poppy seedsIngredient1½ teaspoons poppy seeds. Slowly add in the flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.

  3. 3

    Line the slow cooker with parchment paper. Pour in the cake batter, place a layer of paper towel under the lid, cover, and, cook on high for 2-2½ hours.

  4. 4

    Remove the lid and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove the cake using the parchment and cool for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, water, and powdered sugarIngredient½ cup powdered sugar.

  5. 5

    Pour the glaze over the cake and let stand for 5 minutes to set. Slice and enjoy!

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