"A wonderfully moist loaf cake bursting with tons of lemon flavor and poppy seeds, and with a crunchy sugar topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Loaf: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons superfine sugar Zest of 3 lemons 2 eggs 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder &frac1/2; teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup hot water 1/2 cup