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Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake: The Best Homemade Delight

Cheesecake Factory Italian Lemon Cream Cake
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This delightful Italian Lemon Cream Cake from the Cheesecake Factory is the perfect homemade dessert that balances rich flavors with a refreshing lemon zest.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  6. Stir in lemon zest and milk.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  12. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  13. Frost the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor.

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