Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and juice.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
• Fold in the poppy seeds, then spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.