Description
Indulge in the bright flavors of this Italian-inspired lemon cream cake that is perfect for any springtime or summer occasion. This light and tangy dessert will surely impress your guests with its refreshing citrus taste and creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Lemon Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon curd
Topping:
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- lemon zest or thin lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the lemon cream filling: Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the lemon curd. Once the cake layers are cool, spread the lemon cream filling over one layer, then top with the second layer. Spread whipped cream on top and sprinkle with powdered sugar and lemon zest or garnish with lemon slices. Chill before serving for best results.
Notes
- This cake is light and tangy, perfect for spring or summer gatherings.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest or add an extra tablespoon of lemon curd to the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
