Description

This Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting layers rich lemon cake with creamy cheesecake for an unforgettable dessert that’s bright, decadent, and party-perfect.

Ingredients

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2 (8 oz) cream cheese

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

3 tbsp flour

¾ cup sour cream

1 tsp lemon extract

2½ cups flour

¾ cup butter

1¾ cups sugar

4 eggs

Zest & juice of 2 lemons

1 cup buttermilk

8 oz cream cheese

½ cup butter

4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Bake cheesecake layer and chill overnight.

2. Prepare lemon cake layers and let cool.

3. Make cream cheese frosting until fluffy.

4. Assemble cake: layer lemon cake, cheesecake, and frosting.

5. Frost and chill 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Chill the cheesecake overnight for easier layering. Add lemon curd for an extra citrus kick.

Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 80
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520
Sugar: 43
Sodium: 280
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 16
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 59
Fiber: 1
Protein: 7
Cholesterol: 130