Description
This Cream Cheese Lemon Dessert is a tangy and creamy treat featuring a lemon cake base topped with a smooth cream cheese layer, infused with fresh lemon juice and zest. Baked to perfection, this dessert offers a delightful balance of sweet and citrus flavors, perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings alike.
Ingredients
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Cake Layer
- 1 package lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the dessert.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated and a dough forms.
- Press the dough: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press the dough evenly into the bottom of the dish to create the cake base.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In another mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Assemble layers: Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter base in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and top: Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the top to enhance the tangy flavor before serving.
- Serve: Slice the dessert into squares and enjoy the tangy, creamy goodness of this lemon delight!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Press the dough firmly and evenly to prevent cracks in the cream cheese layer during baking.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely before drizzling lemon juice and slicing to maintain structure.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
