Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the delightful Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious, a perfect treat that combines the bright zest of fresh lemons with a creamy filling for a truly refreshing dessert experience. This elegant cake features airy sponge layers generously filled with luscious lemon cream, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply as a sweet escape on a cozy evening. Each slice is a burst of sunshine that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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 decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cakes completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Assemble by layering the lemon cream between cooled cake layers and topping with whipped cream.
- Chill before serving and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg