Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Cake, a perfect fusion of rich cheesecake and fluffy cake layers. This dessert showcases a refreshing lemon flavor, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion. With its creamy texture and zesty taste, every bite is a celebration of indulgence and satisfaction. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with a touch of lemon zest, this cake is sure to impress both family and guests alike.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lemon extract
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 6 to 6 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon (about 1 1/2 tsp)
- Yellow food gel, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in salt, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in flour, sour cream, and lemon extract until combined. Pour into one prepared pan.
- For the cake layer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Combine dry ingredients; alternate adding to wet mixture with buttermilk, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and lemon extract. Fold in lemon zest.
- Pour equal amounts of cake batter into both pans over the cheesecake layer in one pan. Bake for about 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before removing from pans. Frost with buttercream made from softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. A water bath can help prevent cracks in the cheesecake layer during baking. Experiment with other citrus flavors like lime or orange for a twist on this classic recipe.