Lemon Poppy Seed Coffee Cake
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The perfect brunch accompaniment, this coffee cake has a lovely lemon flavor throughout its three components: lemon poppy seed cake, lemon streusel, and lemon glaze. Do not let these parts intimidate you, it is an easy recipe that all will enjoy! This moist crumb cake, with a bright lemon flavor will be a delight for all to enjoy!
Ingredients
Cake:
12 tablespoons (1 and ½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 and ½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and ¼ cups sour cream, room temperature
Zest of 3 lemons, reserve 1 tablespoon for streusel
1/3 cup poppy seeds
2 and ½ cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Streusel:
¾ cup light or dark brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 tablespoon reserved lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
Lemon glaze:
½ cup confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
