Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This luscious cake features a moist and fluffy lemon-infused sponge layered with a rich, creamy lemon filling. Topped with whipped cream and garnished with zesty lemon curls, it offers a refreshing burst of citrus flavor that is both elegant and irresistible. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself after dinner, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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 garnish
- White chocolate curls for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well each time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the lemon mixture.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with lemon filling between each layer and top with whipped cream frosting.
- Garnish with lemon zest or white chocolate curls as desired and chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a light cake texture. Chill the completed cake for enhanced flavors and easier slicing.