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Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers! This delightful cake features a rich cream cheese filling, zesty lemon flavor, and a crumbly topping that creates a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ideal for brunches, coffee breaks, or casual gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. With its refreshing citrus notes and creamy richness, each bite will leave you wanting more. Whip it up with ease using common ingredients, and serve it warm or at room temperature for a delicious indulgence any time of day.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 16 squares 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for cream cheese layer)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar (for cake layer)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about one lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for crumb topping)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, and lemon juice in a bowl; mix until creamy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, blend vegetable oil and sugar for two minutes. Add egg and mix well.
  5. Incorporate Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared dish; spread the cream cheese mixture on top.
  8. Mix crumb topping ingredients together; sprinkle over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a light texture. Feel free to add berries or nuts for extra flavor variations.