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Lemon Cake Pie

May 12, 2020 By Jere Cassidy 26 Comments

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What is your favorite cake or pie? I know it is like a dessert dilemma.  I’m torn because I like them both so that is why this recipe for Lemon Cake Pie has become a favorite recipe. Yes, you can have cake and pie together in one dessert. 

lemon cake pie slice

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This lemon cake pie recipe had been taped in my cookbook for over fifteen years and I just ignored it.  The thought of a cake/pie just never sounded right to me. I figured there would be a great big layer of cake in a pie shell. I was so wrong! This dessert has layers of flavor, a flaky pie crust, a tangy creamy layer of lemon cream, and finally a tender layer of lemon cake that is simply luscious. It’s like a dream come true dessert.
There are several components to making this lemony dessert but they are all simple, the baking process is easy and the ingredients are easy to get at the market. It’s just EASY!!!

Ingredients

9″ pie dough – see the One Hot Oven How to Make A Flaky Pie Crust

  • Flour
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Butter/Shortening

Lemon Pie Filling

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Lemon

Raspberry Cream Cheese Topping (Optional)

  • Cream Cheese
  • Butter
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Fresh Raspberries

Raspberry Sauce (Optional)

  • Fresh Raspberries
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch

eggs, flour, sugar, butter, lemon

Let’s make a pie

Making the pie dough

Step 1.  A 9″ pie shell is needed for the filling.  You can make your own dough using the One Hot Oven recipe for Flaky Pie Dough, it’s easy and delicious. Not into making pie dough, you can use a 9″ store-bought crust and this dessert will be just as delicious.

 Making the lemon filling

Step 2. In a large bowl add the softened butter and sugar and mix until combined.

Step 3. Add three egg yolks one at a time and mix between each addition. Then mix in the flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Scrape the bowl and remix so everything is nice and creamy.

mixing custard ingredients

Step 4. In a medium-sized bowl add the three reserved egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.

beating egg whites

Step 5. Now slowly fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the egg yolk batter with a rubber spatula until the egg whites are mixed in then pour the batter into the unbaked pie shell.

mixing egg whites into egg batter

Step 6. Bake at 325° f for 50 – 60 minutes. The custard might be just slightly jiggly when done, not too jiggly, just slightly. Remove the pie and set it on a cooling rack and cool completely.  The top cake layer will separate a bite from the crust when cooled.

Making the raspberry cream cheese frosting

Step 7. Mix the raspberry cream cheese frosting in a small bowl by adding the softened butter and cream cheese and beating with a mixer until combined.  Add the powdered sugar in small amounts and beat between each batch until combined. Add the fresh raspberries and mix until combined.  You may have to add additional powdered sugar to make a stiff frosting, this depends on how juicy the raspberries are.

Step 8. Add the raspberry frosting to a piping bag and pipe rosettes around the edge of the cooled pie and decorate with fresh raspberries. You can also just place frosting dollops around the edge of the pie with a spoon then add raspberries.

baked lemon cake pies

How to make a quick raspberry sauce (optional)

Step 9. In a small saucepan add the raspberries and sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved, smashing the raspberries as you stir. Cook for 5 minutes, then pour the mixture into a mesh strainer to strain the seeds, pushing down with a spoon to get all the juice.  Return the juice to the saucepan over medium heat and add a slurry of water and cornstarch to thicken the raspberry juice.  Cook again over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Let the sauce cool and drizzle over pie slices.

fresh raspberry sauce and raspberries

Why I like this dessert so much

  • It’s unique
  • This dessert has just the right amount of lemon flavor and all you need is one lemon
  • You can use a store-bought pie crust and this dessert will come out just as tasty as making your own
  • The ratio of lemon custard to the lemon cake is perfect in every bit.
  • This is like a three-in-one dessert – pie, custard, and cake.  What’s not to like?
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5 from 28 votes

Lemon Cake Pie

With this Lemon Cake Pie recipe you get two desserts in one, a delicious lemon custard topped with a tender cake all in a flaky pie crust. This pie is simple to make and definitely unique.
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Course Cake
Cuisine American, Dessert
Keyword how to make a lemon pie, how to make a pie
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 304kcal
Author Jere Cassidy

Equipment

pie plate 9"
Hand Mixer
small saucepan 1/2 quart
Mixing bowl, large
Piping bag 16"
1 M piping tip

Ingredients

Pie Crust Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup AP flour
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter - cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup cold shortening
  • 4-5 tbls. ice water

Lemon Filling

  • 3 tbls. butter melted
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 5 tbls. flour
  • 11/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 Juice and grated zest from one lemon 1/4 cup

Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 pint Raspberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions

Pie Dough

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the butter and shortening, cut in with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like small peas.
  • With a fork, stir in the ice water one tablespoon at a time until evenly moistened.
  • Press the dough into a ball, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chill for 15-30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough to fit a 9" pie pan.

Making the lemon filling

  • Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed with a mixer. Add the egg yolks one at a time to the bowl mixing between each addition, then add the flour, mix well.
  • Add the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • With a rubber spatula fold the egg whites into the creamed mixture until no whites show.
  • Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for about 55-60 minutes.

Making the raspberry frosting

  • In a medium-sized bowl beat the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the raspberries until combined.
  • By half-cup measure add the powdered sugar and mix on medium speed until a thick frosting forms. Sometimes you may have to add additional powdered sugar to thicken the frosting.

Raspberry sauce

  • In a small saucepan add the raspberries and sugar and cook over medium heat until the sugar is melted and the raspberries are soft. Smash the raspberries to release the juice. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the raspberries into a fine-mesh strainer to strain the seeds, pushing down with a spoon to get as much juice.
  • Add the juice back to the saucepan and cook over medium heat. Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry and add the raspberry juice; stir until the mixture thickens.
  • Drizzle over the pie slice. Store the remainder in the refrigerator for a few days.

Notes

While the pie is baking is a good time to make the raspberry cream cheese frosting and the raspberry sauce.
Start checking your pie around 50 minutes to make sure the crust is not getting too dark.  The pie may be a little jiggly in the middle when done, but it should not be jiggly all over.
The easiest way to cut this pie is to warm a knife blade under hot water then dry it off and cut the pie.  
Chilling the pie before cutting also makes it easier.
Store the pie in the refrigerator covered in plastic wrap for a few days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.5g | Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 145mg

First Published: Sept. 11, 2011. Last Updated: May 12, 2020

a slice of lemon pie

 

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From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California,  my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory recipes with all my baking friends.

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Comments

  1. Jessica Formicola

    March 30, 2021 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Cake and pie combined into one?? Yes, please! I love all things lemon, and I will definitely be trying this recipe this spring!

    Reply
  2. Angela

    March 29, 2021 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    I love lemon cakes, and this is one of my favorites

    Reply
  3. Sandhya's Kitchen

    May 27, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at this dessert! Cake & Pie together – thats delicious combo!

    Reply
  4. Mahy

    May 27, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    I have a strong feeling that this lemon cake will quickly become one of my favorite recipes to make over the weekend!

    Reply
  5. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

    May 27, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    I just bought some lemons, so this is perfect timing! This looks amazing!

    Reply
  6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    May 27, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’m making this for the weekend, I bet everyone is going to devour it!

    Reply
  7. Toni

    May 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a delicious pie! Perfect for any occasion!

    Reply
  8. Jacqui DeBono

    May 24, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at custard! Especially with lemon and raspberry! There are so many components of this dish that I love, and despite having a few steps, it’s all very simple to do.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 26, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      The custard is amazing.

      Reply
  9. Kay

    May 23, 2020 at 3:42 am

    5 stars
    What a delightful dessert this is, I love lemon desserts so knew it was for me. when I found this recipe. I have saved half to take to my nan as I know she will love it too!

    Reply
  10. Geoffrey at Spoonabilities

    May 22, 2020 at 6:12 am

    5 stars
    I can’t think of any better dessert than putting a pie inside a cake. The best of two worlds together in my mouth.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 22, 2020 at 9:01 am

      This recipe seriously surprised me with such a delicious taste.

      Reply
  11. Ramona

    May 21, 2020 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    This lemon cake pie looks my dream cake, pastry, custard and lemon. The three elements that make me super happy. Dream dessert that I must make immediately. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and delicious pie.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 21, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Ramona, you are so welcome. You are so right this is like a dream dessert.

      Reply
  12. Jill

    May 18, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    This is truly a unique recipe and one I want to make myself. I’m a sucker for lemon desserts. This one is so pretty too.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 19, 2020 at 8:46 am

      We have a lemon tree so I have lots of lemons so I am constantly making lemon desserts

      Reply
  13. Patty at Spoonabilities

    May 18, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    Who doesn’t love love love 2 desserts in one! Let me tell you, this looks SO GOOD! Love all things lemon.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 19, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Thanks, this pie really is soooo good!

      Reply
  14. Chenée

    May 18, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a unique idea! I love the layers and the raspberry topping!

    Reply
  15. Biana

    May 15, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    This dessert looks amazing, and the raspberry sauce takes it to the next level!

    Reply
  16. Libby

    May 15, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    A cake and a pie! I think I’m in heaven. Can’t wait to make this recipe. And it has raspberry in it. I’m drooling. What a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 19, 2020 at 8:51 am

      I know, it’s a winning combo.

      Reply
  17. Mahy

    May 15, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    It’s been so long since I last made a cake like this. The taste never disappoints, and that texture… it is absolutely amazing!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer

    May 15, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    Talk about having your cake, and pie, and eating it too! What a clever, delicious dessert. I just love both lemon pie and lemon cake, so this was a no-brainer for me to try. It was so good!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      May 19, 2020 at 8:52 am

      It is amazing how one batter makes two layers.

      Reply
  19. Krissy Allori

    May 15, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like perfection on a plate. I love custard and I love cake. Perfect combination. My husband loves all things lemon so I am going to make this for him.

    Reply

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