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Slice of lemon cake with lemon curd and crumb topping, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Lemon Curd Crumb Cake

Lemon cake is baked with a ribbon of tart lemon curd and a sweet crumb topping in this simple cake. Enjoy it for dessert, or an indulgent breakfast.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 655kcal
Author: Danelle

Equipment

Ingredients

For the crumb topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed

For the cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup lemon curd
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
    To make the crumb topping, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and a Pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Add the 1/2 cup cold butter and blend with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Set aside.
    In a large bowl, stir together the 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
    With an electric mixer, beat the 1/2 cup butter, softened, and the 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat in the egg yolks, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and1 tablespoon lemon zest.
    Mix in half of the flour mixture, followed by the 1/2 cup sour cream, then the remaining flour mixture, until just combined.
    In a medium bowl, beat the egg white with an electric mixer until foamy. Add the 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
    Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Spoon the 3/4 cup lemon curd over the batter and swirl it in with a sharp knife or skewer.
    Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the batter. Bake for 40 t0 45 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg