Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking the Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a dessert that brings a touch of Italy right into your home. This cake features light and fluffy vanilla layers, a luscious lemon mascarpone cream filling, and a crunchy crumb topping. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day, this cake is both visually stunning and refreshingly delicious. The vibrant lemon flavor combined with creamy textures will impress your guests and make any occasion feel special.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl or mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add oil and eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and milk. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans; bake for 25–30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For crumb topping: Bake flour on a sheet for 5 minutes to remove raw taste. Combine cooled flour with powdered sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in lemon zest and vanilla.
- For filling: Whip cream to stiff peaks; mix mascarpone with powdered sugar and lemon zest/juice until smooth; fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Assemble by layering cake with filling in between; cover exterior with remaining filling and press on crumb topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg