Lemon Cheesecake Cake Recipe

Lemon Cheesecake Cake Recipe
Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer:

16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 cup sour cream

For the Lemon Cake Layers:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

(Optional: a few drops of yellow food coloring for a sunny look)

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