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A slice of lemon coffee cake on a white plate with a fork.

Lemon Coffee Cake

This Lemon Coffee Cake is soft, fluffy, moist and features fresh lemon juice and zest for a zingy spring treat. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this cake is made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil and maple sugar and is sure to become a family favorite!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free dessert, lemon coffee cake, lemon dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 352 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour , such as Bob's Red Mill or Cup4Cup, you can also use all purpose flour if you're not gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated pure maple sugar , you can also sub with any granulated sugar or granulated sweetener of your choice such as Lakanto or Swerve for a lower sugar / lower carb option
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 3/4 thick Greek-style plant-based (such as Kite-Hill or Cocojune) or regular Greek yogurt if you're not dairy-free yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted and slightly cooled , you can also substitute with any neutral tasting oil
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice , about 3 medium lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest , about 2 medium lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract

Streusel Topping:

  • 1 1/4 cup gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour such as Bob's Red Mill or Cup4Cup, you can also use all purpose flour if you're not gluten-free
  • 3/4 cup pure maple sugar . you can also sub with any granulated sugar or granulated sweetener of your choice such as Lakanto or Swerve for a lower sugar / lower carb option
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold vegan butter (or unsalted butter) if you're not dairy-free, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest , about 1 medium lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract

Lemon Glaze:

  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar or powdered sweetener of your choice , opt for Lakanto powdered monk fruit sweetener or powdered Swerve for a lower sugar option
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging for easier removal..

  2. Make the streusel topping: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together. Mix in lemon zest and lemon extract. Add the butter and using two forks, a pastry blender or your fingers to cut and combine until you have pea-sized crumbs of flour-coated butter. Set aside

  3. Make the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil with sugar. Slowly whisk in egg and mix well. Whisk in the yogurt, lemon juice, and zest and combine until incorporated.
  5. Slowly stir in the flour mixture to the batter using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over cake batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in pan.
  10. Remove from pan and slice into squares. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and / or lemon glaze.

Recipe Notes

How to store:

  • Refrigeration: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Freezer: To freeze, wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

 

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Coffee Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/12 recipe))
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 3g6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.