Lemon Cream Cheese Cake: Delightful Recipe You Must Try!
A delightful and tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Cake that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Add the sugar and mix until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a lemon glaze on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This cake can be served with fresh berries for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg