Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Lemon Cheesecake Cake, a perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and light, zesty lemon cake. Ideal for birthday celebrations, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat on a sunny afternoon, this dessert boasts vibrant flavors and a stunning layered presentation. Each bite delivers a heavenly blend of rich cream cheese and refreshing lemon zest, making it irresistible to all who try it. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you to create an impressive cake that is sure to wow your guests. Customize with your favorite toppings for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8oz) packages full-fat Cream Cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of two lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a water bath.
- Blend cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, salt, flour, lemon extract, sour cream, and eggs.
- Bake cheesecake for about 45 minutes; let cool in oven to avoid cracking.
- For the lemon cake layers, combine dry ingredients and mix with butter, eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, oil, and zest.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg