Description
This Lemon Crumble Cake is a soft and buttery dessert layered with bright lemon flavor and topped with a golden crumb topping. With its moist texture, fresh citrus aroma, and sweet crumb topping, this cake is perfect for brunch, spring gatherings, or an afternoon coffee treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
For the Crumble Topping
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
For the Lemon Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8 or 9-inch baking pan.
2. In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
6. Mix in sour cream until smooth.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
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10. In another bowl combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble.
11. Cut in cold butter using a fork until crumbly.
12. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cake batter.
13.
14. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
15. Allow the cake to cool for about 20 minutes.
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17. Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and lemon zest to create the glaze.
18. Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm cake.
19. Slice and serve.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor for this cake.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
You can add blueberries to the batter for a lemon blueberry crumble variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg