Lemon Streusel Cake: A Luscious & Easy Spring Dessert
Lemon Streusel Cake is a layered dessert masterpiece combining: A zesty lemon cake base that’s soft and moist. A cream cheese filling adding richness and tang. A crumbly streusel topping sprinkled with walnuts for crunch. The cake bakes all together in one pan, forming pockets of cheesecake-like filling and crisp, buttery streusel. The result? A harmonious blend of sweet, citrus, creamy, and crunchy. This Lemon Streusel Cake is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, ideal for spring and summer gatherings, and—even better—is great the next day after chilling for easier slicing.
- Time: 60 min
Source: Recipes Maria
Ingredients
- package lemon cake mix
- cold butter, cut into cubes
- whole milk
- large eggs
- cream cheese, softened
- granulated sugar
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- reserved cake mix/butter mixture
- chopped walnuts