Zesty Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake Recipe

Get ready to dive into a slice of pure joy with this delightful Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake! If life gives you lemons, make a cake so good that it makes people smile (and maybe even giggle). This cake is the perfect blend of tart and sweet, and it’s bound to become a favorite at any gathering. So grab your apron, and let’s get baking!

Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Before we jump into the specifics, check out this mouth-watering cake that sets our taste buds tingling:

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this lemony dream:

For the Lemon Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with the enthusiasm of a kid anticipating dessert.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside while you conjure up some baking magic.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy—this is where the joy begins!
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t forget to add the vanilla, lemon juice, and zest; it’s lemon fresh!
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined. Don’t overdo it; we want a cake, not a workout!
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The smell will drive you wild!
While the cakes cool, whip up that frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy, then slowly add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. This frosting is fluffier than a cloud on a sunny day!
Once the cakes are cool, frost the first layer, pile on some frosting, add the second cake layer, and frost the top and sides. Make it pretty!
Slice into this beautiful cake and watch the smiles bloom. Enjoy every zesty, creamy bite!

And there you have it! Your very own Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake to impress your friends, family, or anyone lucky enough to taste it. Dive in and celebrate the simple joys of baking and, of course, eating!