Lemon Butter Cake

Directions

  1. 1Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined.
  3. 3Add the egg, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and mix to combine.
  4. 4Add in the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. 5Pour into a greased and lined 9-inch round springform pan and set aside.
  6. 6For the lemon cream, start by using a hand or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  7. 7Mix in the powdered sugar one cup at a time until thin and creamy.
  8. 8Mix in the egg and lemon zest.
  9. 9Pour the lemon cream right in the middle of the batter, so it spreads to the edges.
  10. 10Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top has formed a golden skin and is evenly puffed.
  11. 11Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill uncovered for 2 hours.
  12. 12Run a knife around the edges of the pan to help release the cake.
  13. 13Top with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Equipment

whisklarge bowl9 inch round springform panhand mixerstand mixerknife