Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Lemon cream cake is a popular dessert in Italy, especially during special occasions and celebrations. The refreshing citrus flavor of the lemon combined with the creamy texture makes it a delightful treat for dessert lovers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• for garnish Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
10. Cut the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
11. Spread a layer of the whipped cream on the bottom layer and place the top layer on it.
12. Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
13. Garnish with fresh berries.
14. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
15. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.