ZitronenButterkeksKuchen Backen macht glücklich Easy Lemon Cake

Instructions:

1. Combine flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough just comes together.
2. Flatten the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Press half the dough evenly into the bottom of the springform pan. Reserve the remaining dough.
5. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6. In a saucepan, whisk together the softened butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
8. Pour the warm lemon filling over the pre-baked crust.
9. Crumble the remaining shortbread dough over the lemon filling.
10. Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set (it should still have a slight jiggle).
11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before releasing it from the springform pan.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.