Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. This dessert combines bright, zesty lemon with a creamy filling, creating a refreshing and decadent treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or treating yourself to something sweet, this cake is sure to impress. Its light texture and vibrant taste make it the ultimate dessert for warm days or cozy gatherings. Easy to make, even novice bakers can create this stunning cake that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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 your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes; cool completely before assembling.
- Prepare the lemon filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar for the topping.
- Layer the cakes with lemon filling; top with whipped cream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg