Lemon Coffee Cake Recipe
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Lemon Coffee Cake

By: Darlene Brenden 
"'This quick coffee cake was one of the first recipes I tried after I got married more than 30 years ago,' recalls Darlene Markel of Salem, Oregon. 'Since then, I have received many compliments and requests for the recipe. The lemon filling makes it a refreshing treat any time of day.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15.75 ounce) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and oil; mix well. Add eggs; beat until light and lemon-colored. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Pour half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Spread pie filling over batter. Top with remaining sugar; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by chefmase   view full review
This was good, but I think I'll make a few changes next time. From the directions, I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
What drew me to this recipe was the widely mixed reviews! I was curious and wanted to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by ANGELFROMHEAVEN   view full review
Yes, the cinnamon sugar should be sprinkled over the top layer of cake batter, giving it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by Mammaof3   view full review
I love coffee cakes and this one is the best. My mom made it for Christmas breakfast and now I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by larkspur   view full review
This was a pretty boring cake. It had very little flavor, and a funny, dense texture. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by GARSKESD   view full review
I used this recipe, but did not have lemon pie filling..only apple which I used (the whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by JacksMomma   view full review
This was my first coffee cake and it was so easy! It turned out a little bit dry, I think next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by Nathalie   view full review
Great Flavor,...Party in your MOUTH!!! I too was confused & didn't understand where to put the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by Melissa B.   view full review
Excellent coffee cake!! My husband loves lemon and gobbled it right up. The lemon pie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by Litegal1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had some canned lemon pie filling that needed to be used up and this recipe seemed to fit...

 

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