Lemon Lover's Coffee Cake

I love anything with lemon in it - to me it's one of the most refreshing flavors out there.

Heat oven to 350.

Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan 13x9x2 inches with shortening.

Beat sugar , butter , lemon peel , baking powder , vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed , scraping bowl constantlly.

Stir in flour.

Spread in pan.

Spoon lemon curd by rounded measuring teaspoonfuls about 3 / 4 inches apart onto batter.

Bake 23 to 26 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool 15 minutes.

Drizzle lemon glaze over warm coffee cake.

Serve warm or cool.

Lemon glaze:.

Mix ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.

sugar, butter, lemon peel, baking powder, vanilla, eggs, flour, lemon curd, powdered sugar, lemon juice