Lemon Butter Cake Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
01 -
3/4 cup sugar
02 -
1/2 cup butter, melted
03 -
1 egg
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 lemons, zested
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cream Layer
10 -
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 egg
13 -
1 lemon, zested
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan or pie dish.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
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Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar until fully combined. Add the egg and lemon zest, mixing until smooth.
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Spread the cream layer evenly over the cake batter, covering the top completely. Bake for 38-40 minutes or until the top just begins to brown.
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Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing. Dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired.