Description
A delightful cake that combines the vibrant flavor of lemon with creamy goodness, perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- Fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and flour.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until well blended.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form in a mixing bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar and lemon extract gradually, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by placing one layer on a serving plate and spreading a generous amount of lemon cream on top.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining lemon cream.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Chilling the mixing bowl and beaters while whipping cream helps achieve stiff peaks more easily.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cake, lemon, dessert, Italian, cream, celebration
