Lemon Streusel Coffee Cake
This is a lemon-packed, buttery cake with a crumble topping that adds the perfect contrast to its moist, fluffy interior.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine streusel topping ingredients until crumbly.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel mixture on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 2%
Additional Notes
- Add a drizzle of lemon glaze for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.