Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon, cream cheese, and a buttery streusel topping with this Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this moist and tangy cake is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
- For the streusel, combine flour and brown sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cake.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice for glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add extra zest to the batter and filling.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
