# Lemon Butter Cake

Lemon Butter Cake from Butternut Bakery is one of the greatest lemon desserts of all time.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- whisk
- large bowl
- 9 inch round springform pan
- hand mixer
- stand mixer
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJPhT45P68B/?igsh=MThzZ3ozY25kNzY0YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/47050c75-8758-404d-9f22-83459dd041dc
- Extracted: 2025-05-09

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