Lemon Lover's Coffee Cake

Brighten your mornings with the irresistible *Lemon Lover's Coffee Cake*, a zesty twist on a classic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! This moist and tender cake boasts layers of citrusy flavor thanks to fresh lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and creamy sour cream, which create a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, every bite of this coffee cake bursts with sunshine-inspired deliciousness. Ready in under an hour, it’s an effortless yet show-stopping option for serving family, impressing guests, or satisfying any citrus craving. Whether savored warm or at room temperature, this lemon coffee cake promises to become your go-to recipe for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 3 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (for glaze)
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream 0.5 cup softened butter with 2 eggs until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add 0.5 cup milk, 3 tablespoons lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 0.5 cup sour cream to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup cold cubed butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Use a fork or your fingers to crumble the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the baking dish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

While the cake bakes, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.

Step 11

Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm cake and let it set for another 10-15 minutes.

Step 13

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Lemon Lover's Coffee Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1317.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4378.8

Total Fat 183.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 831.6mg	0%
Sodium 2397.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 653.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 404.6g
Protein 53.8g	0%

Vitamin D 194.0IU	0%
Calcium 575.5mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 926.9mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 58.3%