Description
A quick and easy dessert that combines bright lemon flavor with a rich cream cheese layer, resulting in a moist cake with a slightly crisp top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package lemon cake mix
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, stir together the lemon cake mix, melted butter, and 1 cup water until just combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the greased baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over, then pour the remaining batter on top, swirling gently.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes and dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute milk for water in the cake mix. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg