Lemon cheese layer cake

This sunny lemon velvet cake is pure citrus bliss! The tender cake layers and luscious lemon cream cheese frosting make for the ultimate taste of springtime.

This heirloom is simply white cake iced with lemon curd. Published lemon cheese recipes are scarce in all formats. Even an online search turns up more New York style cheesecakes than it does this Southern classic.

Many Southerners remember this cake from childhood, but it’s rarely found on tables today. There is no cheese in the recipe and it’s not even distantly related to a cheesecake. This heirloom is simply white cake iced with lemon curd. Published lemon cheese recipes are scarce in all formats. Even an online search turns up more New York style cheesecakes than it does this Southern classic. It’s properly pronounced with no space or breath between lemon and cheese. I’d love to hear about any of…

Dean's Cake House's Lemon Cheese Cake

Lemon fans, you just have to try this wonderful Italian cake! It's airy and moist in texture and the lemon mascarpone cheese filling is sweet and slightly tart for a perfect flavor balance. If you like the lemon cream cake at The Cheesecake Factory or Olive Garden, you're going to enjoy this even more. It's a great option whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special occasion, or you simply want to whip up something different. This cake never, ever disappoints!

This recipe for lemon cheesecake by the Southern chef Edna Lewis was featured in a Times article about Southern cakes. It is a lovely layer cake that makes economical use of yolks and whites, and it’s nothing like what a New Yorker thinks of as cheesecake. The “cheese” is really an eggy lemon curd piled between layers of cake made sturdy by egg whites. More lemon curd covers the whole cake, its layers visible beneath the slightly translucent jelly. The cake tastes better the next day.

This Lemon Velvet Cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, topped with creamy lemon-infused frosting. Perfect for any occasion!

White cake with lemon filling is a major crowd pleaser! The lemon cream cheese frosting is the icing on the cake. Literally.

Indulge, in an adventure with our Lemon Velvet Cake, where the refreshing tang of lemon perfectly complements the velvety richness. Every bite is a symphony of flavors as the essence of grated lemon zest intertwines with the creamy decadence of cream cheese all encased in a delicate crumb that's light and fluffy. This cake isn't just your dessert; it's a lively celebration, on your plate promising to captivate your taste buds and add a sunny glow to your table with its irresistible charm.

Expecting a twist on cheesecake? You're in for an even sweeter surprise. These cake layers are filled with a buttery rich lemon curd instead.