This Italian Lemon Cream Cake sounds absolutely delicious and is sure to impress! Here’s a simple and easy way to make it:
Ingredients:
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For the Cake:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
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For the Lemon Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the lemon cake mix box (usually around 350°F or 175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, prepare the lemon cake batter by combining the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Follow the box instructions to mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake according to the instructions on the box (usually 25–30 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Lemon Cream Filling:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream. Once combined, fold in the lemon zest to add that fresh citrus flavor.
3. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes have completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous layer of the lemon cream filling over the first cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining lemon cream filling.
- Optionally, garnish the cake with additional lemon zest or fresh lemon slices for an extra citrusy touch.
4. Chill and Serve:
- For best results, refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and the cream to set.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your creamy, zesty Italian Lemon Cake!
This cake is light, refreshing, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The mascarpone cheese adds a smooth, rich flavor that pairs wonderfully with the lemon. Let me know if you’d like to make any tweaks or need help with variations!
