This recipe combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the sweetness of white chocolate in a moist and fluffy coffee cake. The topping of crunchy streusel adds a textural contrast that elevates this dessert to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream.
- Fold in the lemon juice, lemon zest, white chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before serving.
Interesting Facts
Coffee cake is actually not made with coffee, but is meant to be enjoyed with coffee.
White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, but does not contain cocoa solids like dark chocolate.