Description
A bright, soft dessert that’s perfect for summer, filled with creamy lemon goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round pans.
- Line the pans with parchment if you want clean edges.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and then mix in the vanilla.
- Add the dry mix in three parts, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined and do not over mix.
- Divide the batter into the pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes completely on wire racks.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the lemon mixture.
- Whip the topping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Slice the cooled cakes horizontally for four thin layers if you like.
- Spread the lemon cream between the layers and then frost with the whipped topping.
- Garnish with lemon zest, powdered sugar, or white chocolate curls.
- Chill the cake for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the heavy cream or use half whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon cake, cream cake, Italian dessert, summer dessert