Old-Time Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Old-Time Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks butter; 2 cups sugar; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 6 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks; 9 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 pound (3 sticks) butter; Juice and zest of 4 lemons

Servings: persons

1 1/2 sticks butter
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
9 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 pound (3 sticks) butter
Juice and zest of 4 lemons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cream butter; add sugar.
3
Sift flour and baking powder together three times and add to butter alternately with milk and vanilla.
4
Fold in egg whites.
5
Bake in three greased 8-inch round pans for 35 minutes.
6
Mix all ingredients together and cook in double boiler until thick, approximately 20 minutes.
7
Allow cake to cool.
8
Spread icing in between layers and on entire outside of cake.

2554

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

265

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 sticks butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Old-Time Lemon Cheesecake 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.

Old-Time Lemon Cheesecake

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