Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake : Irresistible and Luscious
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. This sophisticated dessert features layers of fluffy lemon cake, creamy lemon filling, and a luscious whipped topping that will captivate your taste buds. The zesty flavor of fresh lemons combined with the velvety texture makes this cake an exquisite addition to any celebration or a perfect treat for a cozy afternoon at home. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Impress your guests with this show-stopping cake that not only looks stunning but also tastes heavenly.
- 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 decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time with vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely; prepare filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon mixture.
- Assemble the cake with layers of lemon filling; top with whipped cream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg