Lemony Poppy Seed Loaf

I found this recipe in a magazine a long time ago, it has a very 'lemony' flavor and I love that! I'm sure this loaf would freeze well but I can't say that for sure as mine never made it to the freezer!

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
• 3 egg whites, beaten

1. Beat egg whites till soft peaks form and set aside.
2. In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, lemon zest together.
3. In a medium size bowl combine sugar, oil and applesauce. Whisk in lemon juice.
4. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream.
5. Fold in beaten egg whites.
6. Pour into a greased 9" x 5" loaf pan and bake at 350º for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to rack. 

Glaze:

• 1/2 cup icing(powdered) sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Whisk together icing sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Pour over baked loaf.
3. Cool, slice and serve.