Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

This Lemon Cream Cheese Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the rich creaminess of cream cheese. It’s perfect for celebrations or as a refreshing treat after a meal.

The recipe is straightforward and can be made with common baking ingredients. It pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, including a savory chicken recipe for a complete meal experience.

Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Cake

This cake features a moist lemon-flavored sponge layered with a creamy lemon-infused cream cheese frosting. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and the total baking time is around 30 minutes, making it a quick yet impressive dessert option.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavor: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!