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Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Indulge in the Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a delightful dessert that features layers of moist lemon cake complemented by a rich lemon cream filling and topped with silky frosting. This refreshing cake is perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Impress your guests with this surprisingly simple recipe that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients along with lemon juice until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Once cooled, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Frost the cooled cakes generously with whipped cream and layer with lemon curd as desired.
  • Author: Adriana
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: - For added freshness, top with seasonal berries or additional lemon zest. - Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour to cater to dietary needs without compromising taste.