Lemon Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping - Easy Recipes Delight
This lemon coffee cake with streusel topping is one of those easy recipes that’s bursting with zesty flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Make the streusel: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter (cold), and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan before serving. Enjoy!