Description
Savor the taste of summer with this Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake, where creamy cheesecake meets fluffy lemon-infused cake and bursts of juicy blueberries. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests craving more. Indulge in a slice that embodies sunshine and joy, making it an unforgettable treat for birthdays, brunches, or just because!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest/juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth; then mix in sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until creamy.
- Once cakes are cool, layer them with half the cheesecake filling between them and the rest on top. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Swap blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor profile. For added zing, incorporate lemon zest into the frosting.