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Triple Lemon Streusel Cake

January 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Lemon is a total winter-time gem and its brightness is much appreciated during these dreary months. While I love the spices and rich flavors that speak to us during these cooler months, I really appreciate the bright zing of citrus. And when I make something with lemon I really want the citrus flavor to be punchy with lots of tart to balance the sweet.

This cake from Izy’s book is a lemon dream. I bought this book as a total treat-yo-self stle gift and I am so glad I did…I’ve got so many recipes bookmarked but this one snagged my attention immediately. I mean, I love all things streusel topped–texture for life!–but it also packs a ton of lemon flavor into a humble little cake. It punches up the lemon 3-fold with lemon juice + zest in the batter, a cream cheese and curd layer, and a tart lemon drizzle. It’s pretty much the perfect lemon-y treat–the topping is crunchy, while the middle hides a creamy, lemon layer reminiscent of cheesecake, and the batter has that zest plus little bits of oats that give this tender cake a pleasant texture. It’s the kind of snack cake that disappears piece-by-piece before you know it and leaves you pinching the final crumbs out of the pan. Which makes it a little dangerous, but totally perfect for sharing.

[recipe]

Triple Lemon Streusel Cake

From Top with Cinnamon 

Serves 12

for the topping:

2 tablespoons demerara (raw) sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons rolled oats

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

pinch of salt

for the cake:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2/3 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup rolled oats

5 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

4 tablespoons lemon curd

for the glaze:

2/3 cup confectioners sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Combine the topping ingredients in a bowl, rubbing the butter into the dry ingredients until a crumbly mixture is achieved. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan and line with parchment leaving an overhang on two sides (I like to secure the sides with metal binder clips).

In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and lemon curd.

Begin making the cake batter by melting the butter. In a mixing bowl combine the melted butter with the sugar, lemon zest and juice, and buttermilk until well mixed. Beat in the eggs, then fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and oats (the batter will be a bit lumpy from the oats). Spread 1/3 of the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread the cream cheese and lemon curd mixture over the batter in the pan. Dollop the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer and spread it out evenly. Spread the topping mixture over the cake batter and bake the cake in the center of the oven for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Mix together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cake once it has cooled.

[/recipe]

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Comments

  1. June Burns

    January 28, 2015 at 3:13 am

    What a great cake flavor! Love all of that streusel topping, mmm 🙂

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Thanks June! Izy has a genius sweet tooth!

      Reply
  2. Erika

    January 28, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Treat yo self indeed.. I love lemon cake with lemon curd.. yes please!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Oh, I definitely had a slice with extra lemon curd. Livin’ life!

      Reply
  3. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    January 28, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Oh dang, the more lemon the better!! Love that crumb topping!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Agreed!

      Reply
  4. Nicola - Pink Recipe Box

    January 28, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    I love lemon in winter too! I’ve been searching for an awesome cake recipe for my birthday next month and I think this is it! 🙂

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2015 at 9:38 am

      It would make a great casual birthday cake…plus no frosting layers!

      Reply
  5. Eileen

    January 29, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Lemon is so perfect for a shot of flavor in wintertime. This cake sounds like it would be amazing with a big mug of coffee or tea!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 29, 2015 at 11:51 am

      It totally is!!

      Reply
  6. Matty

    January 29, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I would, undoubtedly, eat this entire pan! Looks delish!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2015 at 8:37 am

      It took much self control not to!

      Reply
  7. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures

    January 30, 2015 at 4:39 am

    Yum! I think I need a little more citrus in my life, in the form of this cake!

    Reply
    • cindy

      January 30, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Don’t we all?!

      Reply
  8. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

    January 30, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Beautiful!!

    Reply
  9. Solveig

    February 1, 2015 at 9:26 am

    This looks so delicious! Do you think it would work in a bundt pan?

    Reply
    • cindy

      February 1, 2015 at 10:38 am

      I have no idea. I think it may be a little scant in a bundt pan, but you could always test it.

      Reply
  10. Ashley@blondegirlcravings

    February 1, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    ooohhh gurl… this looks AMAZING!!! Lemon is so underrated, I love it but I don’t use it nearly as often as I should. I can’t wait to give this a try!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • cindy

      February 1, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks! I totally agree!

      Reply
  11. ATasteOfMadness

    February 2, 2015 at 6:51 am

    Whoa..this cake is so gorgeous! I have been craving some lemony treats, this totally looks perfect for me!

    Reply
  12. Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture

    February 4, 2015 at 9:45 am

    This cake is so pretty. I love lemon curd! It makes everything special.

    Reply
  13. Renee @ Awesome on $20

    February 8, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    It was that cream cheese lemon curd layer that really sealed the deal on this cake. It sounds ridiculous!

    Reply
  14. Alessandra // the foodie teen

    February 9, 2015 at 9:12 am

    Oh my goodness, that sounds absolutely incredible! Yum!

    Reply
  15. Helena

    February 9, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Wow, this cake looks great!!! 🙂
    We don’t have buttermilk here in Brazil, what can I use to replace it?

    Thanks a lot!

    Reply
    • cindy

      February 10, 2015 at 10:30 am

      you can replace the buttermilk with regular milk and some lemon or vinegar (about 1 tablespoon). works like a charm!!

      Reply

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