Alabama Lemon Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Alabama Lemon Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), at room temperature; 2 cups/360 grams sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3 cups/270 grams sifted cake flour; 3/4 cup milk; 6 large egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick); 1 cup/180 grams sugar; 6 large egg yolks; Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons; 2 egg whites, unbeaten; 1 1/2 cups/270 grams sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup water; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup/135 grams shredded coconut

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
2 cups/360 grams sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 cups/270 grams sifted cake flour
3/4 cup milk
6 large egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup/180 grams sugar
6 large egg yolks
Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 1/2 cups/270 grams sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup/135 grams shredded coconut

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease three 8-inch cake pans.
2
With a standing or hand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.
4
Fold in egg whites until thoroughly combined; do not overmix.
5
Divide batter into greased pans and transfer to the oven.
6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched.
7
Cool on racks before removing from pans; let cool completely.

1858

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), at room temperature, 2 cups/360 grams sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3 cups/270 grams sifted cake flour, and more.

Yes, Alabama Lemon Cheese Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Alabama Lemon Cheese Cake

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