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Italian Lemon Cream Cake

A delightful Italian lemon cream cake perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  7. Spread whipped cream over cooled cake. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Lemon
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