Don's Favorite Lemon Coffee Cake

Brighten up your day with *Don's Favorite Lemon Coffee Cake*, a tangy twist on a classic treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon indulgence. This moist and tender cake combines the refreshing zest of fresh lemons with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel for a delightful balance of flavors. A drizzle of sweet-tart lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making each bite irresistibly zesty and satisfying. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection with a golden crumbly topping in under an hour. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this lemon coffee cake is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.33 cup All-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the streusel by combining the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 8

Add the remaining batter on top and gently spread it out. Finish by sprinkling the remaining streusel over the top.

Step 9

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or milk if needed.

Step 11

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cake before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1373.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4351.2

Total Fat 163.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 782.5mg	0%
Sodium 3164.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 677.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 401.6g
Protein 58.3g	0%

Vitamin D 243.4IU	0%
Calcium 584.1mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 1163.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 61.4%