How to Make Lemon Cheese Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to indulgent desserts, few things can beat the classic appeal of a creamy and tangy lemon cheesecake. This delightful dessert combines the rich and velvety texture of cheese cake with the refreshing zing of lemons, creating a treat that is both sophisticated and satisfying.

The key to a perfect lemon cheesecake lies in achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures. A good lemon cheesecake should be velvety and smooth, with a subtle tanginess from the lemons that ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix together cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding, 3 whole eggs, and oil in a large bowl. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Set aside cakes on wire racks to cool completely.
  • Combine sugar, butter, lemon juice, 6 egg yolks, flour, and lemon zest in the top half of a double boiler. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to spread. Remove from heat and allow lemon curd to cool completely.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the cake pans. Invert cakes; spread cooled lemon curd between cake layers.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 787mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 129mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 122mg