CHEESE-FILLED LEMON COFFEE CAKE

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Lemon lovers will find this rich, glazed coffee cake absolutely scrumptious. The cream cheese in the middle is a wonderful surprise and nicely complements the tart citrus flavor.-Tessa Mabe, Toledo, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Ib a large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg; mix well. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured 8-in. fluted tube pan. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining sugar; spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Ramdeen's Welding
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Ishmael Matshai
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This is the best coffee cake I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Franklin Funk
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon and cheese.


Marialus Andrade
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shaine Vai
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This cake is so delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Petez_El_Aventurero
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it. It was a big hit with all of her friends too.


Armaan Pipul
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.


Ghorzang Hamraz
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I love the crumbly topping on this cake. It adds a nice texture contrast to the moist cake.


Ahsan Ulhaq
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tiffany blair
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was amazing. The cheese filling balanced out the lemon flavor perfectly.


muteekanga benjamin
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This is the best lemon coffee cake I've ever had. The cheese filling is the perfect touch.


Francis Lucero
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Svuo
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe it's made with whole wheat flour.


Sunder Khutan
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I added some fresh berries to the top of the cake before baking and it was delicious.


Yogesh Waran
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's perfect for a morning snack or dessert.


His names Is Anonymous
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This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Nathaniel Svensson
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I made this cake for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


ayub mohd
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This coffee cake was a hit! The combination of lemon and cheese was perfect, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.