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Lemon Cream Cheese Cake

A refreshing and creamy cake bursting with lemon flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for better texture
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for easier blending
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Room temperature for easier blending
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 zest lemon Use only the yellow part
  • 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice From about 1 lemon
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Room temperature for easier blending
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 zest lemon Use only the yellow part

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest and juice until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy for the frosting. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing in lemon juice and zest. Frost the cooled cake generously.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for better blending. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.