Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsGreen Valley GrillLemon Coffee Cakes Recipe

Lemon Coffee Cakes Recipe

Inspired by Green Valley Grill
Time1h
Serves12

cream cheese glaze

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat and Prepare

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cream Cheese Glaze Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Glaze

    In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and creamy.

  2. 7

    Glaze the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Allow it to set for a few minutes before serving.

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