Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake : Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the sunshine-filled delight of Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. This elegant dessert is perfect for any gathering, from casual weeknight dinners to festive celebrations. Its light, fluffy layers are infused with zesty lemon, complemented by a creamy filling that will leave your taste buds dancing. The combination of fresh lemon juice and zest creates a refreshing treat that brings joy to every slice. Ideal for making ahead of time, this cake impresses not only with its flavor but also with its stunning presentation when garnished with lemon zest and white chocolate curls. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this mouthwatering masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- 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 garnish
- White chocolate curls for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the batter, alternating with buttermilk.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; bake for 25–30 minutes 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 fresh lemon juice until smooth. Fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form for topping.
- Assemble the cooled cakes by adding filling between layers and topping with whipped cream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg