Total Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar mixture and beat until fluffy.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 8
Layer Base and Filling
Pour half of the base mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the base, then pour the remaining base mixture on top, spreading to cover.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let cool completely before topping with fresh berries and mint leaves.