Lemon Cream Cheese Crumb Cake – fluffy lemon cake with a creamy cheesecake layer and a crumb topping.
Weekend baking has the best results. You have time for it, you are in the mood for it and you will not only pay attention to details but indulge in them.
This cake is a result of such weekend. I didn’t even plan on sharing it on the blog. It was just supposed to be a lazy weekend crumb cake. But then I reached for a lemon and a brick of cream cheese and I knew that the cake will be far from plain. It’s a sweet sunshine with citrus notes – just what the weekend needs!
You may already know, that when it comes to crumb cakes or coffee cakes, I have high standards. My Best Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect example. It has the thickest crumb topping layer you have ever seen and drizzled with caramel sauce, makes for a fabulous treat. My Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cake uses a shortcut (a pie filling) and makes for a gorgeous and scrumptious dessert. By the way – coffee cakes do not have actual coffee in them, they are just called that way as they are usually served along a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
The idea of combining a crumb cake and a cheesecake into a one glorious dessert – best ever! This cake is crazy delicious! The lemon cake layer is soft and fluffy, the cheesecake layer is creamy with a nice lemon flavor and the crumb topping adds crunch and sweetness. This cake has three layers of texture and flavor yet is so easy to make, you won’t really need a whole afternoon to make it. Whole thing comes together in one hour so you can enjoy a good piece of it with a cup of tea or coffee on a lazy afternoon.
Enjoy!
For condensed instructions and printable recipe, click HERE.
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Meyer Lemon Margarita from White on Rice Couple
Hi! I can’t wait to make this recipe! I have a question, how far in advance do you think I could make this? I am going for a girls weekend and I am signed up for breakfast for one of the mornings. I get there Thursday morning and I’m signed up for Sunday breakfast. Do you think that it would be okay if it was in the fridge for a couple days?
Hi Amber! Thank you for the question! I am so excited for you to try this recipe. 😀 It should be fine however I worry a little about the cream cheese layer. The texture may change a bit. Let me know if you make it and how you guys like it! Have fun! -Anna
Lastime, i tried this recipe and it turned out amazing and so good litreally the best ever.The cake end up to be so soft , fluffy and pack full of lemon punch and the crumbs topping probably the best thing ever so crunchy and buttery.Going to make this again tomorrow.Thank you so much for the recipe.
Hi Samantha! THANK YOU!! I am so happy to know that. That topping really is good! 😀 Thank you for trying the recipe and for the comment. 😀 Have a beautiful day! -Anna
I finally made this cake yesterday and it lived up to every expectation I had for it!!! The cake is moist, the cream cheese was light and velvety smooth and the crunchy sweet topping was perfection!! My family and myself could not get enough, haha!! Wonderful recipe for breakfast, dessert or afternoon treat with coffee 🙂
Hi Jessica! YAY! Your comment just made my day! Thank you so much for trying the recipe and letting me know you guys loved it! 😀 And I totally agree – it’s fantastic with coffee! 😀
Just made these. Haven’t tried one yet, but I’m sure they will be delicious. However, I would like to note that I needed 3 large lemons and the juice of one. No idea how you got 3 tablespoons of zest from 1 lemon.
Hi Kayden! Thank you for the comment! I do find that some lemons are larger and have thicker skin, I should have stated that in my recipe. I hope you enjoyed the cake!
Holy yum! LOVE the combo of lemon, cream cheese and crumb cake. So goood!
Crumb Cheesecake Bars with Lemon, you say?! These look so delicious. The perfect indulgence for a lazy weekend. I totally agree with you that baking is much more relaxing when there is time to enjoy the creative process. I need these bars. 😀
This looks amazing, so perfect for Spring!
I agree weekends are the best fir calm creativity and enjoyable baking! Whenever you add lemon to cream cheese its a win in my book!
I have been so craving crumb cake lately and with lemon and cream cheese???!!! YES please, pinned!
Weekend baking is the best! Girl, this cake… This cake is a must-make. Pinned.
Weekend baking is da best! And hello I lurve all things lemon!
This looks SO GOOD. And it makes my day you did it from scratch. Pinned, yummed and stumbled!
This cake has all of the best things! Lemon, cream cheese and crumb topping! Sounds amazing 🙂
You’ve combined two of my favorite desserts – crumb bake and lemon bars (plus cream cheese!) into one amazing dessert! I’m drooling!
my husband will be very happy!
this is SO my kind of cake! It looks absolutely delicious!
This looks yummy! Love that you used lemon to brighten it up! Reminds me of a sunny spring day 🙂
All my favorite textures and flavors in one baking pan! Pinning to make it later – YUM!!!!!
I love weekend baking too…it’s a great time to play around with different ingredients and flavor combination. It looks as though your weekend baking paid off in a big way!
I love crumb cakes in general but this it so totally over the top! Pinned.
The different layers and textures sound so yummy! I love everything lemon…pinning this to try later!
I can already feel my mouth puckering for a bite. 🙂 Looks like a perfect way to end any meal. 🙂