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lemon crunch cake

Lemon Crunch Cake – Irresistibly Soft with a Sweet Crunch

This Lemon Crunch Cake is a delightful treat, irresistibly soft with a sweet crunch, perfect for lemon lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for cake and topping
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda omit if using only baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt kosher or table salt
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice bottled is acceptable
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract more zest can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Extra Granulated Sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Crunch Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a food processor, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest; pulse until well blended.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and lemon sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix buttermilk with lemon juice and lemon extract; stir gently until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the extra granulated sugar over the surface of the batter.
  9. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and be careful not to overmix the batter.

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