Description
This Italian Lemon Cream Cake is the perfect balance of light, fluffy texture and rich, creamy indulgence. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, layered with a luscious lemon cream filling, and finished with airy whipped frosting, it’s a refreshing dessert that feels both elegant and comforting. Whether for a celebration or a simple treat, this cake is guaranteed to impress with every bright, citrusy bite.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
Make the Filling:
7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
8. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until light and fluffy.
Make the Frosting:
9. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble:
10. Spread lemon cream filling between cake layers.
11. Frost the entire cake with whipped cream.
12. Garnish with lemon slices or zest for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter and even baking.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added, as it can make the cake dense instead of light and airy.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling to prevent the filling and frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lemon cake, cream cake, citrus dessert, layered cake, Italian cake