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One-Bowl Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Loaf with Sweet Maple Glaze

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished May 4, 2026 | Updated Jul 11, 2026
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Enjoy this easy one-bowl lemon poppy seed muffin loaf, bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a simple maple glaze. This moist, tender loaf is perfect for beginners looking for a quick, and delicious bake ideal for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings.

One-Bowl Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Loaf with Sweet Maple Glaze
Prep 10 min
Cook 50 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8
Difficulty easy
Cuisine American

Recipe Details

Prep10 min
Cook50 min
Total60 min
Servings8
Difficultyeasy
CuisineAmerican
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Ingredients

Servings 8
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)
  • 1/4 cup mild vegetable oil (such as canola or sunflower)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds until evenly combined.
  3. Add the almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix-the batter will be slightly lumpy, which is perfect for a tender texture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake the loaf for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While baking, prepare the maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar and maple syrup together in a small bowl until smooth. Add water gradually to reach a pourable consistency.
  8. Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top.
  11. Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to one week.

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