Letas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- 7
Layer the Mixtures
In a greased baking dish, spread half of the batter evenly on the bottom. Then, spread the cream cheese filling over the batter, and top with the remaining batter.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Allow the dish to cool completely before serving. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
