Country Lemon Coffee Cake

SERVES: 12

CHILL TIME: 8 Hr

COOK TIME: 35 Min

This overnight coffee cake recipe is brimming with country-fresh lemon flavor. Just wait'll you taste our Country Lemon Coffee Cake!

What You'll Need

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Zest of 1 lemon

What to Do

Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, then sprinkle with flour.
In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the butter, milk, lemon extract, lemon zest, and eggs; beat until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Cover and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine remaining brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and the pecans. Sprinkle over chilled batter.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut, and serve warm.

Notes

Here around the Test Kitchen, we just can't get enough of the refreshing taste of lemon! If you're like us, we're sure you'll love our Blueberry Lemon Bars as much as we do!

If your gang loves coffee cake recipes like this one, then you've got to check out our collection, 10 Coffee Cake Recipes You'll Celebrate!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 350
Calories from Fat 146
Total Fat 16g 25 %
Saturated Fat 8.1g 41 %
Trans Fat 0.5g 0 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 63mg 21 %
Sodium 371mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 48g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Sugars 32g 0 %

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gg4e82009 9848085

Mar 04, 2017

Can unsalted butter be used to reduce the sodium in the recipe?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 07, 2017

Hi there! Yes it can. Enjoy!

jwells3564 2630154

Oct 09, 2016

Does this have to be served warm?

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 10, 2016

Hi there! When the Test Kitchen originally made this recipe, they served it warm. Everyone enjoyed it that way, however you do not need to serve it warm when you serve it. Enjoy!

MINX1985

Mar 27, 2015

Love to try this recipe, but I need the nutrition chart for my diet. can anyone help

grannyblu

Mar 28, 2015

Why are you reviewing cake recipes if you are on some kind of diet?????? Why are you NOT going to the diabetic section at top of this page?????

gg4e82009 9848085

Mar 04, 2017

Not all nutritional needs are diabetic and cake should be for everyone just adjusted for some.

Joanbos

Jun 22, 2014

made it and it was a big hit. Does it have to sit for 8 hours?

Test Kitchen Team

Jun 23, 2014

Yes, once the first set of ingredients has been combined the cake should be left to chill at least 8 hours.

donnalowry 5133062

Jun 02, 2014

dont get .05 and .075

shirleykayla 68670 49

Mar 18, 2014

Good Recipe/I use it soup suppers at church. m. m. m. good.....

antjoree 6945571

Mar 17, 2014

Why is this called " overnight " cake ???

jsm42 2250298

Apr 03, 2014

Because in the recipe is says to chill at least 8 hours or...OVERNIGHT. Thus the name "overnight".

maryanna1 9507713

Mar 15, 2014

Can I substitute lemon juice for lemon extract and how much?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 17, 2014

Hi Maryanna, You cannot substitute lemon juice for lemon extract. These are two different products used in different ways.

dak72560 9091413

Aug 30, 2012

What can I substitue for the 1-1/2 sticks of butter? Would 3/4 cup applesauce do it? I am on a low fat diet but I do crave desserts at times. dak_72560@yahoo.com