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Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Elevate your dessert game with this exquisite Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a delightful treat for the palate and a feast for the eyes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cake, Lemon
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pans
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 pieces lemons zest of
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • Optional additional lemon zest for extra zing

Icing Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Decoration

  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk.
  • Step 4: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Step 5: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 6: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 7: Whip the heavy cream for the filling until soft peaks form, then fold in the lemon juice and zest.
  • Step 8: For the icing, mix together the sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream, adding lemon zest. Whip until smooth.
  • Step 9: Once the cakes are cool, spread the lemon cream filling on the first layer, place the second layer on top, and apply the icing.
  • Step 10: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant presentation.

Notes

This Italian Lemon Cream Cake promises a creamy texture and robust lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal