Description
Indulge in the taste of Italy with this heavenly lemon cream cake. A Cheesecake Factory-inspired dessert that’s quick to assemble and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (filling)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (filling)
- Lemon zest (optional, filling)
- 4 tablespoons sugar (icing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (icing)
- 1 cup heavy cream (icing)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (icing)
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, mix 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and optional lemon zest until smooth.
- For the icing, whisk together 4 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup heavy cream, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest until well blended.
- Spread filling between cake layers and top with the lemon icing.
- Dust with powdered sugar for decoration, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Chill the cake for 1–2 hours for a firmer texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
