Description
Transform simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dessert with this zesty Lemon Crumb Cake. Layers of buttery crumb, tart-sweet lemon curd, and a fluffy cake base create a flavorful and comforting American classic perfect for brunch or gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: additional lemon zest for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or 8×8-inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, salt, and cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly, like coarse crumbs. Set aside half for the topping.
In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in Greek yogurt and lemon extract until well combined. Gradually mix in flour mixture, alternating with a couple of tablespoons of milk if needed for a soft, moist texture.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Dollop a few tablespoons of lemon curd on top.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the cake, pressing it lightly into the batter edges if desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before serving. Drizzle any extra lemon curd on top if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, zest your lemons before juicing to use on hand for curd or extra zest for garnish.
Substitute lemon extract with orange extract for a citrus variation.
The cake can be chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of the cake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg