Cream Cheese Layer Torte
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Vegetarisch German

Cream Cheese Layer Torte

A refined German-style cream cheese torte with a light vanilla sponge, lemon-scented cheese filling, and a softly dusted finish. Chilling gives the tall layers a clean slice and a gently set, creamy texture.

80 min 10 Portionen Medium
Alle Rezepte

Zubereitung

1
Heat the oven to 175°C. Line the base of a 22 cm springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
2
Whisk the eggs and 90 g of the sugar in a large bowl for 5 to 7 minutes, until very pale, thick, and able to leave a ribbon on the surface. Whisk in the vanilla.
3
Fold the sifted flour mixture into the egg mixture in two additions, using a spatula and stopping as soon as no dry streaks remain. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sponge is lightly golden and springs back when pressed in the center. Cool completely in the pan on a rack, then loosen the sides.
5
Beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, remaining 90 g sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Beat in the cornstarch just until incorporated; do not overmix.
6
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled sponge and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 160°C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges of the baked cream-cheese layer are set and the center of that layer has only a slight wobble.
Cream cheese layer with set edges and a softly wobbling center KI-generiertes Bild
7
Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the torte cool inside for 30 minutes. Transfer it to a rack until fully cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
8
Release the springform ring, transfer the torte to a serving plate, and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Cut into wedges with a warm, clean knife and serve chilled.
Slice of cream cheese layer torte showing the sponge and creamy filling KI-generiertes Bild

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

The airy sponge balances the rich cream cheese layer, while lemon zest and a small amount of starch keep the filling bright, stable, and sliceable.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep the torte chilled until ready to serve.

So wärmst du es auf

Do not reheat; serve chilled or let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes for a softer filling.

Nährwerte / Portion

403kcal
7,35 gEiweiß
36,19 gKohlenhydrate
25,93 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 13 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 13 Aug. 2026