Creamy lemon cake is an exquisite dessert that combines the freshness of lemon with the softness and creaminess of cheese. This delicious cake is perfect for any special occasion or just to enjoy a sweet treat. Follow this recipe step by step to create a dessert that is sure to captivate your senses.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 10 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
How to make creamy lemon cake
- Prepare the base:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until the mixture is well combined and moist.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a springform cake pan, ensuring it evenly covers the bottom. Then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to harden.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the 4 packages of cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup sugar and continue beating until mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. If you want a more vibrant color, add the yellow food coloring and mix until smooth.
- Complete the mixture:
- Add the lightly beaten eggs to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed until well incorporated. Don’t overdo it, just enough to combine them.
- Bake:
- Pour the mixture over the cookie base in the prepared mold.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Cool and refrigerate:
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Then, refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to settle and the texture to become even creamier.
- Serve:
- Before serving, you can decorate the cake with additional lemon zest or a touch of whipped cream if desired.
- Cut generous portions and enjoy the freshness and softness of this delicious Creamy Lemon Cake.
Enjoy this wonderful creation in every bite!