Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake
ingredients
For the Streusel- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter
- 5 Meyer lemons, cut into paper-thin slices, ends discarded
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely grated Meyer lemon zest (from 4 to 5 lemons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
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notes
Meyer lemons are available from late fall through early spring. For the rind to soften and sweeten during baking, slice the lemon to near-transparent thinness. A mandoline, a handheld slicer, or a sharp knife and a steady hand will do the trick.
Source: Erica Howat
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