Italian Lemon Coffee Cake

Italian Lemon Coffee Cake
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Imagine a sun-drenched Italian morning, the scent of lemons drifting through the air. This delightful cake, inspired by a treasured family recipe, offers a slice of that very feeling. Studded with almonds and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze, it's the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    18 mg
  • Sugar
    24 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 6-cup (7 1/2 x 3-inch) fluted tube pan (such as Bundt). Sprinkle almonds evenly around the bottom of the pan. Set aside. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Gradually beat in flour until incorporated. Add baking powder; beat until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen. Place cake in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove from the freezer; invert cake onto a serving platter. (60 minutes)

04

Step

In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth. Transfer glaze to a small resealable bag; snip one corner of the bag. Drizzle glaze over top of cake. (5 minutes)

For an extra burst of lemon flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
Freezing the cake briefly helps it release cleanly from the pan, preventing breakage.
The type of oil used can affect the flavor. A neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil is recommended, but a light olive oil can also be used for a subtle fruity note.
If you don't have a fluted tube pan, a similarly sized cake pan can be used; adjust baking time accordingly.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Morgan Lehner

    My family loved this cake! I will definitely be making it again.

  • Kyleigh Schuppe

    Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out great!

  • Prudence Davis

    The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.

  • Rossie Cassin

    I added a little bit of Limoncello to the glaze for an extra kick.

  • Ally Yost

    I love the addition of almonds. It adds a nice crunch.

  • Gerson West

    This cake is so moist and delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect.

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