Description
Savor this easy lemon coffee cake recipe Delight in the authentic flavors of this delicious treat thats perfect for any occasion
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Ground ginger or cinnamon
- Optional: Fresh blueberries or raspberries
- Garnish: Powdered sugar, lemon glaze, lemon slices, or fresh berries
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Gather all your ingredients and have them at room temperature for best results.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated fully before adding the next.
- Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, followed by the lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Avoid overmixing to keep your cake light!
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve it with your favorite coffee or tea.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg