Description
Indulge in a slice of this delightful lemon coffee cake, where fluffy texture meets the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make cake is topped with a smooth icing that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Pair it with your favorite coffee or tea for a truly heavenly experience!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before preparing the icing by whisking powdered sugar with milk until smooth; 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: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg