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Lemon Butter Cake
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
40
minutes
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Total Time
55
minutes
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Course
Dessert, Snack
Ingredients
¾
cup
sugar
½
cup
butter (1 stick), melted
1
egg
1 ½
teaspoons
vanilla extract
2
lemons, zested
1
lemon, juiced
1 ¼
cups
all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon
baking powder
¼
teaspoon
salt
8
oz
cream cheese, softened
2 ½
cups
powdered sugar
1
egg (for cream layer)
1
lemon, zested (for cream layer)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan or pie dish.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
For the cream layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add egg and lemon zest. Mix until creamy.
Spread cream mixture over the cake batter in an even layer.
Bake for 38-40 minutes, or until golden brown and center is set. Let cool completely before slicing.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
This cake has a soft lemon base with a creamy, sweet topping. Best served fully cooled or lightly chilled.
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