Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake: The Best Zesty Delight
A delightful and zesty cake inspired by the famous Cheesecake Factory’s Italian Lemon Cream Cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add a lemon glaze on top.
- This cake pairs well with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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