Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake

Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake photo
Serves 10 to 12
EricaErica Howat

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
For the Cake
  • 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
For the Glaze
  • 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.

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