Almond Poppyseed Loaf Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp almond extract
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tbsp poppyseeds

Almond icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk or water
• 2 tbsp almond extract
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 365°F and butter a bread pan.

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add eggs and combine.

5. 5

   Mix in extracts.

6. 6

   Alternate adding buttermilk and flour mixture until well combined.

7. 7

   Stir in poppyseeds, making sure they are well combined.

8. 8

   Bake for about 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove and add almond icing.