Italian Lemon Cream Cake
Indulge in the delightful Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a perfect blend of zesty lemon flavors and creamy richness that will elevate any gathering. This elegant dessert features layers of moist lemon cake complemented by a luscious cream filling, making it an irresistible treat for celebrations or casual family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests while tantalizing their taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package white cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- ¾ cup milk
- 3½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Mix cake ingredients: In a bowl, combine cake mix, milk, oil, and eggs; beat for about 2 minutes. Pour into the pan.
- Create crumb topping: Mix melted butter and vanilla; add reserved cake mix until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Whip heavy cream with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Slice cooled cake horizontally into two layers, spread filling on the bottom layer, top with the second layer. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (109g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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