Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, water)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water (slurry)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Extra lemon zest for topping (optional)
- Additional blueberries for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Beat 16 oz cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract; beat until combined. Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until set. Cool completely and refrigerate.
- Prepare the lemon cake mix as directed on the box. Stir in lemon zest. Divide into two 9-inch round cake pans and bake according to package directions. Let cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries start to break down. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Let cool.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese until smooth.
- Place one lemon cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting, then add the cheesecake layer. Spread blueberry filling on top. Add second cake layer. Frost the top and sides with remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate with additional blueberries, lemon zest, and mint leaves if desired. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for clean slices.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Chill the assembled cake for cleaner slices.
- Adjust sugar in blueberry filling based on sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg