Description
Lemon Cheesecake Cake is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring moist lemon cake layers enveloping a rich, creamy cheesecake center. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to family gatherings. Each slice offers a refreshing burst of zesty lemon complemented by luscious cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible treat that will leave everyone wanting more. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning cake that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8oz each) full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 6 to 6.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and prepare a water bath.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sugar, salt, and flour until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and lemon extract.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into a springform pan and bake for about 45 minutes until set. Cool gradually in the oven.
- For the lemon cake layers, preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then alternate mixing in dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Divide batter between two greased round pans and bake for 20-24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cheesecake between the lemon cake layers and frosting with lemon cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg