Best 3 Lemon Streusel Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Lemon Streusel Cake, a symphony of zesty citrus and buttery crumbles. This delectable treat combines the vibrant flavors of lemon and the comforting warmth of streusel topping, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Our meticulously crafted recipe ensures a moist and tender cake, complemented by a generous layer of streusel that adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guidance, we'll guide you through the process of making this irresistible cake. Furthermore, we've included additional recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings, such as our luscious Lemon Blueberry Muffins, bursting with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, and our zesty Lemon Loaf, a classic treat with a moist and tender crumb. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure and create unforgettable moments with our collection of lemon-infused recipes.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-RASPBERRY STREUSEL CAKE



Lemon-Raspberry Streusel Cake image

Buttery almond streusel tops the luscious, raspberry-studded lemon cream in these very special bars. If desired, an icing made with 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 teaspoons lemon juice may be drizzled over the cooled bars.-Jeanne Holt, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 cup fresh raspberries
STREUSEL:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
1/4 cup cold butter
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1 cup batter., Spread remaining batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine cream cheese and lemon curd; spoon over batter. In a small bowl, beat jam; stir in raspberries. Drop by tablespoonfuls over lemon mixture. Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over top., For streusel, in a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and almonds. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter., Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cake.

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LEMON STREUSEL CAKE



Lemon Streusel Cake image

Whenever friends compliment me on my zesty cake, I say, "Thanks Mom!" Her recipe for Lemon Streusel Cake was among dozens I took with me when I turned 21 and left home. When I was growing up, we had five kinds of fruit trees plus a big garden in our yard. Many times during the summer, I'd be so full from snacking on the "crops" that I'd have trouble finishing supper! Today, I'm a nurse in a large hospital-but my husband and I look forward someday to living in the country.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup cold butter
1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut butter into cake mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup mixture for topping; stir in nuts and set aside. To remaining mixture, add milk and eggs; beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Pour into greased and floured 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the batter and spread to edges of pan. , Sprinkle with reserved cake mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

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BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE W/ LEMON GLAZE



Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake w/ Lemon Glaze image

This is without the lemon glaze for my daughter in law who doesn't like lemon. Either way its very good! This coffee cake is so good with the sweetness of the blueberries, the crunch of the streusel and the tang of the lemon glaze.

Provided by denise hagar

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 2/3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c fresh blueberries
STRUSEL FILLING
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c chopped pecans
LEMON GLAZE
2 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp lemon extract
3 to 4 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350'. Grease and flour a 9 inch bundt pan or spray with bakers secret.
  • 2. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Set aside
  • 3. In large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • 5. Stir in sour cream and vanilla
  • 6. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into batterjust until blended. Don't over mix.
  • 7. Fold in blueberries.
  • 8. Spoon half of the batter into bundt pan. Sprinkle half of the stresuel over batter. Spoon remaing batter on top . Sprinkle remaining streusel over batter and lighlty pat down.
  • 9. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool pan on wire rack.
  • 10. Invert onto a serving dish
  • 11. Whisk confectioner sugar, lemon extract and water to glaze consistancy. Drizzle over cake.

Tips:

  • Make sure the butter is cold when you cut it into the flour mixture. This will help create a flaky streusel topping.
  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but the flavor will not be as bright.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This lemon streusel cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a bright lemon flavor. The streusel topping is sweet and crunchy, and it adds a nice textural contrast to the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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