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Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious

Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake : Irresistible and Luscious
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If you’re on the hunt for a dessert that brings brightness to any occasion, look no further than the Top 1 Italian Lemon Cream Cake: Irresistible and Luscious. This delightful cake is light, refreshing, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a family gathering, every slice feels like a warm embrace, making it an instant favorite among loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest (for garnish)
  • Powdered sugar (for garnish)
  • White chocolate curls (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes completely before preparing the filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice until smooth; fold in whipped heavy cream.
  7. Assemble by layering the filling between cooled cakes and top with whipped cream frosting.
  8. Garnish as desired and chill before serving.

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