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Lemon Cream Cheese Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A delightful lemon-flavored cake with creamy cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix

Frosting

  • 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.66 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  • Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Let it cool.
  • Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake.
  • Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a tangier flavor, add more lemon juice or zest to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon