Luscious Lemon Coffee Cake
Brighten your morning or afternoon with this utterly irresistible *Luscious Lemon Coffee Cake*. This zesty creation combines a tender, buttery cake base infused with fresh lemon juice and zest for a citrusy punch, balanced by the creamy tang of Greek yogurt. Topped with a crumbly cinnamon-brown sugar streusel and finished with a simple, sugary glaze, every bite of this coffee cake is a perfect harmony of texture and flavor. With its easy-to-follow steps and just 20 minutes of prep, this homemade lemon coffee cake is ideal for brunch gatherings, teatime indulgence, or a satisfying dessert. Bursting with sunshine-like flavors, it's bound to become a go-to favorite for lemon dessert lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 0.33 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 0.33 cup unsalted butter (for streusel)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
Make the streusel by combining the brown sugar, cinnamon, and 0.75 cups of flour in a bowl. Cut in the 0.33 cup of butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream 0.75 cup of butter and 1.25 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top. Finish with the remaining streusel on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Slice and serve your Luscious Lemon Coffee Cake for a deliciously zesty treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.8 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.3 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 741 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 1781 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 768.3 g | 279% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 448.8 g | ||
| Protein | 82.3 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1233 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
