Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake: The Best Easy Recipe
A delightful and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of Italy with its sumptuous lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, ensure your butter is at room temperature.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste for more or less tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg