Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch cake pan or pie dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Step 3

In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.

Step 4

Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan and set aside.

Step 5

For the cream layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Slowly, add in powdered sugar until fully combined.

Step 6

Add eggs and lemon zest and mix until smooth.

Step 7

Top batter with the cream and spread into an even layer covering the top.

Step 8

Bake for 38-40 minutes or until just starting to brown on top.

Step 9

Allow cake to fully cool before slicing. Dust top with powdered sugar if desired.