Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious
Experience the delightful essence of spring with the Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious! This stunning dessert combines bright lemon flavor with creamy layers, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply a cozy weeknight indulgence. Its easy preparation ensures that even novice bakers can impress their friends and family, leaving everyone asking for seconds. With a perfect balance of sweetness, this cake is garnished with white chocolate curls and fresh lemon zest, creating a beautiful centerpiece for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 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 garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and 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.
- Prepare the lemon cream filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the cake by layering with lemon cream filling between each layer and topping with whipped cream.
- Garnish with lemon zest or white chocolate curls and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg