Lemon Butter Cake
Serves 12
15 mins prep
45 mins cook
60 mins total
This lemon butter cake has a buttery lemon crust with a gooey filling packed with tart lemon flavour. It’s like a cross between a lemon bar and cheesecake. The filling sinks down into the crust when baking, creating an irresistible, gooey center. The cake is easy to make and is quite possibly one of my favourite lemon desserts.
Cake Batter
Filling
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Cake Batter
Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Grease a 9” round springform pan with a small piece of butter. If using a regular round pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment paper to be able to lift it out easily.
Combine grated lemon zest, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingers, rub the mixture until the sugar becomes fragrant and pale yellow.
⅕ 1 granulated sugar⅕ 1 lemon⅕ ½ sea saltAdd the egg, lemon juice, and melted cooled butter. Whisk to combine.
⅕ 1 large egg⅕ 3 lemon juice⅕ 1 unsalted butterSift flour and baking powder into the same bowl. Gently fold with a spatula to make a thick batter. Spread batter evenly into the greased baking pan.
⅕ 2 all purpose flour⅕ 2 baking powder
Filling
Combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mash with a spatula to break up any lumps.
⅕ 8 cream cheese⅕ 2 powdered sugarAdd salt, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and creamy. You can use an electric mixer but you don’t need to.
⅕ ⅛ sea salt⅕ 2 large egg yolks⅕ 2 lemon juice⅕ 1 lemonPour the filling on top of the batter. Place the baking pan onto a larger baking sheet (this will prevent butter leaking out of the bottom). Place into the middle of the oven.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the middle is puffed. If you see it browning too quickly, tent the top with a piece of aluminum foil.
Let cool for 10 minutes before releasing the sides of the pan or lifting out the cake. Slide it onto a serving plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately for extra gooey-ness or chill for a firmer texture.
⅕ 4 powdered sugar
