Description
Lemon Cheesecake Cake is a delightful dessert that unites the creamy richness of cheesecake with the refreshing zest of lemon cake. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this stunning layered cake is sure to be a showstopper. Each slice offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, with moist lemon cake layers complemented by a rich cheesecake filling and topped with velvety frosting. The vibrant lemon flavor not only tantalizes the taste buds but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F for the cheesecake layer. Prepare a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, salt, flour, eggs, sour cream, and lemon extract until well combined. Bake for about 45 minutes.
- Once cooled, preheat the oven to 350°F for the lemon cake layers. In separate bowls, mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients.
- Combine both mixtures and bake in prepared round pans until golden.
- Cool completely before layering with chilled cheesecake and frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg