Italian Lemon Cream Cake
Indulge your senses with our Italian Lemon Cream Cake—a delightful dessert that marries zesty lemons with a rich, creamy filling. This cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying, making it the perfect choice for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family dinner. Its light and refreshing flavor ensures that it can be enjoyed year-round, and it’s easy enough for bakers of all skill levels to master. With its make-ahead convenience and elegant presentation, this Italian Lemon Cream Cake will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 ounces) white cake mix
- ¾ cup milk
- 3½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar (divided)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs; beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Mix melted butter, vanilla extract, and reserved cake mix until crumbly; sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes; cool completely.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese with one-third cup sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Whip remaining sugar into heavy cream; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally and spread filling on the bottom layer; refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://kitchenburst.com/italian-lemon-cream-cake/