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Lemon Coffee Cake with Icing

Lemon Coffee Cake with Icing

This delicious Lemon Coffee Cake with Icing is a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.75 cups fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • 2 lemons, zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream for icing

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter until light; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency; drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding poppy seeds or blueberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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