Easy Lemon Cake You Can Make Without an Oven

No-bake cold lemon cake is a fresh dessert for hot days, with a crunchy biscuit base and a light lemon cream. It needs chilling time, but no oven.

The result is bright, creamy, and easy to slice once firm.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 220 g plain biscuits
• 90 g melted butter
• 300 g cream cheese
• 250 ml cold whipping cream
• 90 g powdered sugar
• 2 lemons, zest and 80 ml juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 g powdered gelatin
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Make the base

Crush the biscuits finely and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a lined 20 cm springform pan. Chill while preparing the cream.

Prepare the lemon cream

Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then melt gently. Whip the cream until soft peaks form.

Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir in the melted gelatin, then fold in the whipped cream.

Chill until firm

Spread the lemon cream over the biscuit base. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or overnight for cleaner slices.

Conclusion

This no-bake cold lemon cake is simple, fresh, and ideal for warm days. Chill it well before slicing for the best texture.