Hereβs a Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake recipe thatβs bursting with fresh citrus flavor, juicy blueberries, and a rich cheesecake layer β the ultimate showstopper dessert!
ππ« Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake
π½οΈ Serves: 12
β±οΈ Total Time: ~6 hours (includes chilling)
π Three Delicious Layers:
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Creamy Cheesecake (base or middle layer)
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Lemon Blueberry Cake (two layers)
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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
π Ingredients:
πΈ Cheesecake Layer:
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2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
πΈ Lemon Blueberry Cake:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed with 1 tbsp flour)
πΈ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3β4 cups powdered sugar
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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Pinch of salt
π©βπ³ Instructions:
πΉ Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Layer
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Preheat oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C). Line and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
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Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
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Pour into pan and bake for 35β40 minutes or until just set.
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Cool completely, then freeze until firm (makes stacking easier).
πΉ Step 2: Make the Lemon Blueberry Cake
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Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
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Gently fold in blueberries.
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Divide batter into pans and bake for 25β30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely.
πΉ Step 3: Make the Frosting
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Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
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Add powdered sugar gradually.
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Mix in lemon juice, zest, and salt until fluffy.
πΉ Step 4: Assemble the Cake
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Level cake layers if needed.
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Stack: cake layer β cheesecake β cake layer.
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Frost the entire cake with lemon cream cheese frosting.
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Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon slices, or zest.
π§ Chill Time:
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Refrigerate for at least 2β3 hours before slicing for best results.
π‘ Tips:
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Freeze the cheesecake overnight for easier handling.
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Use a cake lifter or large spatula to move layers safely.
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Add blueberry compote or lemon curd between layers for extra flair!