The invention belongs to the technical field of moon cake production and particularly relates to a production method of a lemon cake type moon cake. The production method specially comprises the stepsas follows: (1) production of a moon cake wrapper; (2) production of moon cake filling; and (3) production of the lemon cake type moon cake: the moon cake wrapper is filled with the moon cake filling, the moon cake is placed in a mold, the mold is placed in a baking oven for baking and then taken out, demolding is conducted, and the lemon cake type moon cake is obtained. The obtained moon cake tastes fragrant, soft, unique and sweet and sour palatably and can promote balanced absorption of nutritional ingredients by the brain of an eater, promote melatonin secretion, effectively regulate natural sleep of the human body, overcome sleep disorders, improve sleep quality, resist oxidation, nourish brain cells, effectively help digestion, remove swelling, eliminate dampness, promote circulation of qi, warm stomach, promote gastric secretion, enhance metabolism capacity, effectively prevent and relieve constipation, clear heat, reduce internal heat, remove toxins and eliminate bad breath, the expiration date of the moon cake can be effectively prolonged, and the eating rate and the eating nutrition and healthcare effects can be improved.