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Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

Chef Samia
This Lemon Cream Cheese Cake is a moist, soft cake infused with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a creamy, tangy glaze. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest and juice.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then alternate with milk into wet ingredients.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool completely before glazing.
  • Make the glaze by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Keyword Cream Cheese Frosting, Easy Lemon Cake, Lemon Cake, Lemon Cream Cheese Cake, Moist Cake