Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert to serve at your next gathering or special occasion? Look no further than this creamy and crumbly lemon crumble cake! With a trifecta of sweetened cream cheese, crumbly topping, and moist, chewy cake, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
While it’s easy to make the cake from scratch, this recipe uses a pre-made cake mix for added convenience. The refreshing combination of sweet cream cheese infused with citrusy lemon will leave your guests wanting more. And don’t worry about leftovers – they make for a delicious late-night snack.
This lemon crumble cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Your guests will love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors, and the crumbly topping adds the perfect texture to the moist cake. Give it a try and see for yourself how easy and delicious it is!
INGREDIENTS:
For the cake:
1 (15 oz) box lemon cake mix
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon zest
For the filling/frosting:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
For the crumble:
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat the cake mix with water, eggs, lemon zest, and oil. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
To make the cream cheese filling, beat together the cream cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until creamy.
In a medium bowl, make the crumble topping by mixing together the flour, sugar, vanilla, and cold butter. Use a fork to cut the mixture into crumbles.
Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the pan and slice it in half horizontally. Pour enough cream cheese filling mixture to cover the cut side of the cake. Replace the top of the cake. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the top with the prepared crumble. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Repeat for the second cake.
