POPPY SEED, PRUNE AND LEMON COFFEE CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Plum

Yield 1 13x9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the Streusel:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1¼ teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Coffee Cake:
Softened unsalted butter, for greasing
3¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the filling:
½ cup chopped prunes
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup poppy seeds
Zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, light brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon until everything is well incorporated. Add the melted butter to the flour-spice mixture and mix with a fork or a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and clumps begin to form. Make ahead: Unbaked streusel can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month. 2. Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with the softened butter and dust the pan with flour. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. 4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract and melted butter until very smooth. 5. Using a rubber spatula, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined. 6. Layer half the batter in the prepared baking pan; smooth it out to the edge leveling the top with an offset spatula. (Tip: Since the batter is so thick, it's best to scoop it in ¼ cup mounds into the pan before spreading.) 7. Sprinkle the prunes evenly over the batter then sprinkle with the dark brown sugar and the poppy seeds. Top the filling with the lemon zest. 8. Layer the remaining batter over the filling using the same method mentioned above. Smooth out the top of the batter, ensuring it is even and reaches the edges of the pan. Sprinkle the top with the streusel, and the bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes.

Hunny Farhad
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Overall, I thought this coffee cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Joseph mukasa
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler coffee cake recipes.


Barbara Pankey
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Ryan J
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Sarah-Louise Baird
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I'm not sure about the combination of poppy seeds, prunes, and lemon, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Misbah Khan
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This coffee cake is so good! I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Kathleen Mackenzie
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I'm looking for a coffee cake recipe to make for a brunch I'm hosting next week. This one looks perfect!


Baby Phio
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee cake. I especially love the streusel topping.


Menard Lavaud
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I'm so glad I did! The poppy seeds add a subtle nutty flavor that really complements the prunes and lemon.


Ademola Adeyeye
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the streusel topping. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Amit Gaming
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I've made this coffee cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great basic recipe that you can easily customize with different fruits or nuts.


Sangam Tamang
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This is a great recipe for a weekend brunch or afternoon snack. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tania Sultana
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I love the tangy sweetness of the prunes and the nutty flavor of the poppy seeds. The lemon zest adds a nice brightness to the cake.


Waseem Sindo
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This coffee cake is a delightful treat! The poppy seeds, prunes, and lemon zest create a unique and flavorful combination that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.