Description
A delightful layered dessert featuring tangy lemon cake layers paired with creamy cheesecake filling and a smooth lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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- For the Lemon Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake cheesecake at 325°F (163°C) for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate.
- To assemble, place one lemon cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over it.
- Top with the second lemon cake layer.
- Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest to make the glaze. Drizzle over the top.
- Refrigerate assembled cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Make sure cheesecake layer is fully cooled before assembly to avoid melting.
- Optional: garnish with fresh lemon slices or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg