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Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Cake

Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of our Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Cake, a perfect blend of zesty lemon flavor and rich creaminess. This cake features layers of fluffy cake and smooth cheesecake, creating a stunning and delicious dessert that can brighten any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual get-together. With its vibrant yellow hue and refreshing taste, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s a treat everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 cups granulated sugar for cake layer
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt for cake layer
  • 1 tbsp lemon extract for cake layer
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter for frosting
  • 1 tsp lemon extract for frosting
  • 6 to 6 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Optional: zest of 1 lemon (about 1 1/2 tsp)
  • Yellow food gel, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate flour, sour cream, and lemon extract. Pour into one pan and bake for 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  3. For the cake layer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients; alternately add with buttermilk, lemon juice, oil, lemon extract, and zest until smooth. Divide between two pans and bake for about 25 minutes.
  4. Once cooled, layer the cake with frosting made from butter, cream cheese, lemon extract, and powdered sugar.

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