Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the delightfully zesty and creamy Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious! This elegant dessert beautifully balances the bright flavors of fresh lemons with a rich, velvety filling, making it perfect for any occasion—from special celebrations to casual weeknight treats. With its impressive layers and stunning presentation, this cake is sure to wow your guests while being simple enough for even novice bakers to create. The aroma of this lemony masterpiece will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around for a slice of this refreshing dessert.
- 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
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- White chocolate curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between them until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the 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.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth. Fold in whipped cream until light.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract for topping.
- Slice cooled cakes horizontally if desired and layer with filling; top with whipped cream frosting.
- Garnish with lemon zest or white chocolate curls; chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg