Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and pudding mix. Add the water, oil, eggs and extracts. Beat for 30 seconds on low speed, then for an additional two minutes on medium speed. Gently stir in the poppy seeds, then pour the batter into a well-greased 10-inch fluted tube pan.

Step 2

Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.

Step 3

Combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, then brush the mixture over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely, then dust it with additional confectioners' sugar, if desired.