Description
Lemon Coffee Cake with Icing is a delightful treat that perfectly combines the bright tang of fresh lemons with the comforting sweetness of cake. This moist and fluffy cake features a zesty lemon flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite beverage, making it ideal for brunches, celebrations, or simply enjoying at home. Topped with a luscious icing, each slice offers a burst of sunshine on your plate, bringing joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (whole)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for icing; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg