Print

Irresistible Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Print Recipe

A delightful Italian Lemon Cream Cake celebrated for its tangy lemon flavor and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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 whipping cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipping cream)
  • Lemon zest for garnish
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • White chocolate curls (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk in parts, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and tap to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes in pans.
  8. Prepare the lemon cream filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. Fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream mixture gently.
  11. Assemble by spreading filling on one cake layer, placing the second layer on top, and covering the whole cake with the lemon cream filling.
  12. Chill the assembled cake for at least an hour to set the flavors.
  13. Decorate with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and white chocolate curls before serving.

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance. Assemble on the day you plan to serve for freshest results!

Nutrition

Keywords: Italian dessert, lemon cake, cream cake, baking, festive desserts

Find it online: https://sprinklespoon.com/beginner-friendly-italian-lemon-cream-cake/