Lemony Lemon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup of sugar and butter.
3. 3
   Blend in eggs and vanilla.
4. 4
   In a seperate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. 5
   Stir into the batter.
6. 6
   Stir baking soda into buttermilk and add to the batter.
7. 7
   Fold in grated lemon peel and poppy seeds.
8. 8
   Pour batter into a greased bundt pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and has a crevice in the middle.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, combine lemon juice (about 1 cup) and 3/4 cup sugar in a saucepan and simmer over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
11. 11
    When the cake is done, let stand for 5 minutes, then drizzle sweetened lemon juice slowly over the top until it is absorbed.