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Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Layer
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let it cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Bake the Lemon Cake Layers
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare lemon cake mix as instructed on the box. Stir in lemon zest.
- Fold in floured blueberries gently.
- Divide batter between the two pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Frosting
- Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and cream until the desired consistency is reached.
- Beat until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Place one lemon cake layer on a serving plate.
- Carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer on top.
- Add the second lemon cake layer on top of the cheesecake.
- Frost the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate with fresh blueberries, lemon slices, or zest if desired.
💞 For the Lovers of This Cake
This cake is for:
- 🍋 Citrus lovers who crave that fresh zing of lemon.
- 🫐 Berry enthusiasts who adore blueberries in any form.
- 🍰 Cheesecake fans who want something new and exciting.
- 🎂 Celebration makers who believe cake should be both beautiful and bold.
🧪 Method of Formation
This cake forms by stacking layers of contrasting textures:
- Fluffy lemon cake, moist with tangy zest.
- Dense, smooth cheesecake, rich and creamy.
- A whipped, tangy cream cheese frosting to tie all the layers together.
- Blueberries add natural bursts of juiciness throughout.
Layer by layer, the flavors balance each other – sweet meets tart, creamy meets fluffy, fruity meets fresh.
🎉 Conclusion
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Cake is more than a dessert – it’s a union of two classics, made for those who love bold flavors and unforgettable textures. Whether shared at a summer picnic or served at a special dinner, this cake guarantees wide eyes and second slices.
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