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Greek Yogurt Lemon Coffee Cake

Delicious Greek Yogurt Lemon Coffee Cake for Guilt-Free Treats

Enjoy a slice of this Greek Yogurt Lemon Coffee Cake, a guilt-free treat that combines moistness and vibrant lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Avoid flavored varieties.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can swap with coconut or brown sugar.
  • 1 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor; bottled won't do.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Vital for zesty flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for distinct taste.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil or applesauce.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it’s at room temperature.
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Must be cold.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Same as used for the cake.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • 8x8 inch Baking Dish
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. Combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in another bowl.
  4. Blend 1/2 cup vegetable oil with 3/4 cup of sugar until fluffy, then add 1 egg, 1 cup Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Spread prepared batter into the greased baking dish, dollop the cream cheese filling on top without mixing.
  7. Combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup cold butter for crumb topping, then sprinkle over the filling.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to achieve a tender crumb. Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Handle cold butter quickly for ideal topping texture.

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