Description
Lemon Cheesecake Cake combines a fluffy lemon cake with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, it’s an indulgent and refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
1 box lemon cake mix (plus ingredients as called for on the box)
1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the lemon cake mix according to the package instructions, then divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake the cakes according to the box directions. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until well combined.
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- To make the glaze, combine the lemon juice and lemon zest with the powdered sugar in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute the lemon cake mix with a gluten-free lemon cake mix.
You can top the cake with fresh berries for extra color and flavor.
This cake can be made ahead of time and tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or freeze individual slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
