Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious
If you’re craving a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of sunny Italy, look no further than this Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive family gatherings—this cake combines layers of fluffy sponge cake with a creamy lemon filling that brightens any day. Its light, tangy flavor profile is paired beautifully with a luscious whipped topping, making it a delightful treat for both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with its garnishes of lemon zest and white chocolate curls, this cake is bound to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 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 (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- White chocolate curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter between 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.
- Layer cooled cakes with lemon filling in between; top with whipped cream frosting.
- Garnish with lemon zest or white chocolate curls and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg