Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake : Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the refreshing delight of the Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake : Irresistible and Luscious. This cake features a light, zesty flavor that captivates the palate, making it a perfect choice for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. With its creamy lemon filling and fluffy texture, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved favorite among friends and family. Easily prepared ahead of time, this cake is not only simple to make but also offers a stunning presentation that will brighten up your dessert table. Get ready to serve a slice of sunshine with this delightful recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- White chocolate curls (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans; bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before preparing the filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble cooled cakes with lemon filling between layers and top with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg