Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. This dessert is a perfect marriage of zesty lemon and rich creaminess, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or a delightful treat for yourself. The cake’s light texture melts in your mouth, while its stunning presentation garnished with white chocolate curls and fresh lemon zest adds elegance to any occasion. With straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert that will impress family and friends alike.
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
- Powdered sugar
- White chocolate curls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in one bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before assembling with lemon cream filling made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Frost with whipped cream topping before garnishing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg