Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
1 cup (2 sticks, melted) unsalted butter
1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
In a large bowl, mix melted butter with the box of yellow cake mix. Stir until well combined; set aside
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt together until smooth
Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish
Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer
Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is set
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for smooth blending
Bake in a lower rack position for even browning if oven has hot spots
Let the cake rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices
Optional: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of lemon sorbet for added coolness
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg