Lemon Crumble Breakfast Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Breakfast / Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

For the Crumble Topping:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Lemon Cake:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Preparation:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch springform or cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Make Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt for the crumble. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: On low speed, add half of the flour, mix, then add sour cream. Follow with the remaining flour and milk. Mix just until combined.
6. Assemble Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes:

• The lemon zest gives this cake a fresh and vibrant flavor.
• This cake is perfect for a weekend brunch or as a sweet start to your day.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep it moist.