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Italian Lemon Cream Cake

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A delightful Italian Lemon Cream Cake with fluffy lemon layers and a luscious cream cheese filling, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.

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 (for frosting)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Lemon zest (for garnish)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • White chocolate curls (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  3. Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
  7. Bake the batter evenly divided in the prepared pans for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
  9. Make the cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth and incorporating the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  10. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whip to stiff peaks.
  11. Assemble the cake by layering one cake layer with cream cheese filling and half of the whipped cream, topping with the second layer.
  12. Garnish the top with lemon zest and optional white chocolate curls, then dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Can also be frozen in slices.

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Keywords: lemon cake, Italian dessert, cream cheese frosting, baking, summer cake

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