Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake, a refreshing dessert that elevates any occasion. This cake features fluffy vanilla layers paired with a creamy lemon mascarpone filling and a crunchy crumb topping, delivering a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness. Perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your guests with its beautiful presentation.
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 (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for crumb topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, for crumb topping)
- zest of half a lemon (for crumb topping)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature, for filling)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- zest of half a lemon (for filling)
- juice of two tablespoons lemon (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl or mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add oil and eggs gradually; then mix in vanilla and milk.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- For the crumb topping: Bake flour on a sheet for five minutes at the same temperature. Mix with powdered sugar and cold butter until crumbly; refrigerate.
- For the filling: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. Mix mascarpone with sugar, zest, and juice before gently folding in whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering cake with filling in between and cover top/sides with remaining filling before pressing on crumb topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg