Swedish Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Swedish Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 1/2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 dash salt; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 lemon, juice and zest of (My Grandmother says to only squeeze the juice out of half a lemon and only use a few pinches of zest); 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten; Crumb topping; 1 cup flour; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)

Servings: persons

Cake
1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 dash salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lemon, juice and zest of (My Grandmother says to only squeeze the juice out of half a lemon and only use a few pinches of zest)
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Crumb topping
1 cup flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)

1
Cake:
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3
Cream together butter and sugar, add egg yolks gradually.
4
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the batter. Stir.
5
Add milk, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon rind. Stir.
6
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.
7
Pour into 13x9 baking pan.
8
Top with crumb topping and bake for 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
9
Crumb topping:
10
Mix dry ingredients together.
11
Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or the back of a fork until it resembles crumbs.
12
Scatter crumbs over unbaked cake.

1434

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick), 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Swedish Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swedish Coffee Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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