Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors with our Lemon Cream Cake. This decadent treat combines a moist lemon-infused cake base with a velvety, lemony cream cheese topping. It's a dessert that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more.
Why You'll Love This:
- Lemon Heaven: This cake bursts with vibrant lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, creating a zesty and refreshing dessert.
- Creamy Perfection: The luscious cream cheese layer adds a creamy, slightly tangy contrast that perfectly complements the lemony goodness.
- Simple Elegance: Easy to make yet impressively elegant, this cake is ideal for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Recipe
Lemon Cake:
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing, then lining, a 9″ round springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Then, add the room temperature egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice, and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until you have a smooth batter.
- Spread this thick batter evenly in the prepared springform pan and set it aside.
Lemon Cream:
- Using a hand or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the room temperature cream cheese until it's smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue to mix until the mixture becomes thin and creamy.
- Then, mix in the room temperature egg and lemon zest until well incorporated.
- Pour this lemon cream on top of the lemon cake batter, aiming for the center and allowing it to naturally spread towards the edges. Use a spoon to help it reach the sides if needed.
- Bake this heavenly creation for 35-40 minutes, or until the top develops a beautiful golden skin and it puffs up evenly.
- Let the cake cool at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, and then transfer it to the refrigerator, leaving it uncovered for about 2 hours. This crucial step allows the cream to set perfectly.
- Gently run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the cake. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top for an elegant touch.
- Slice and savor the delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. Enjoy!
Indulge in the Harmony of Sweet and Tangy!