Description
A delightful dessert combining zesty lemon flavor with creamy cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, melted butter, eggs, water, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the lemon curd over the batter, then dollop the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over everything evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly, then serve warm or chilled. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg