Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Indulgent Slice of Bliss
Experience the ultimate indulgence with the Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a luscious dessert that combines creamy textures and zesty flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon juice and zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake and chill before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 1 tablespoon.
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake, Lemon Cake, Italian Dessert