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Irresistible Lemon Cream Dream Cake

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A bright and refreshing dessert with zesty lemon and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • Thin lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  6. While the cakes are cooling, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread half of the lemon cream filling onto one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining filling over the top.
  8. Top with whipped cream, lemon slices, and mint leaves for garnish. Chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure ingredients like eggs, butter, and buttermilk are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner layers.

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Keywords: lemon cake, cream filling, dessert, easy baking, lemon dessert, summer cake

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