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Lemon Coffee Cake: Best Moist Citrus Brunch Cake Recipe

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Lemon Coffee Cake is a moist and buttery citrus cake made with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream, a crunchy streusel topping, and sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, tea parties, and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 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 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (streusel)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (glaze)
  • Fresh berries, optional
  • Sliced almonds, optional
  • Candied lemon peel, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a baking pan.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time.
  6. Mix in vanilla.
  7. Add lemon juice and zest.
  8. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream.
  9. Mix until just combined.
  10. Prepare streusel topping.
  11. Spread batter into pan.
  12. Sprinkle streusel over batter.
  13. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
  14. Cool completely.
  15. Whisk glaze ingredients together.
  16. Drizzle glaze over cake.
  17. Add optional garnishes.
  18. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Allow cake to cool before glazing.
  • Store covered at room temperature for 3 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Meyer lemons can be substituted.
  • Add berries for variation.
  • Measure flour carefully.
  • Use room-temperature ingredients.
  • Perfect for brunch and holiday breakfasts.
  • Fresh lemon zest greatly improves flavor.

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