ITALIAN LEMON CREAM CAKE

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I enjoyed a lemon cream cake at a popular Italian restaurant so much that I wanted to recreate it at home. It is a white cake topped with vanilla crumbs and filled with rich lemon cream. After a few attempts, this is the version that I like best. It uses a white cake mix to cut preparation time. Store cake in the refrigerator.

Provided by Cindy Catudal Shank

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon milk
2 eggs
3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar, divided, plus more for dusting
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Measure 1 cup cake mix; set aside for crumb topping. Place the remaining cake mix in a large bowl; add 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk, eggs, and oil. Beat cake mix mixture using an electric mixer until batter is thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Mix melted butter and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in reserved 1 cup cake mix until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumbs over top of cake batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cake to room temperature in the pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat cream and remaining 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold cream cheese mixture into whipped cream.
  • Remove cake from springform pan. Cut cake horizontally into 2 layers using a serrated knife; remove top layer. Spread filling onto the bottom cake layer; place top cake over filling. Refrigerate cake for at least 4 hours. Dust cake with more confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 102.1 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 28.8 g

Ranno Shukla
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cream filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes sweet desserts.


Suraj Thapa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. The lemon flavor was just right and the cream filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rubaiyet Hosen
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon flavor was subtle and the cream filling was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious dessert.


Md julker Naeem
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again for potlucks and other gatherings.


car vines
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This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was still very good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cream filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes dense cakes.


Mr Jordan Sith
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he had ever eaten. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.


Kalab Yirga
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cream filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes sweet desserts.


Bismark Dogah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. The lemon flavor was just right and the cream filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Heather's Shitshow
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon flavor was subtle and the cream filling was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yawar Saeed
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mehboob Baloch
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cream filling was so smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.