Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking an Italian Love Cake, a moist, layered dessert that blends citrus and vanilla flavors. This charming cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, creating sweet memories with every slice. Easy enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to steal the show at any event, this cake is sure to become a cherished favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Gradually add to the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for ten minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth and gradually add powdered sugar.
- Frost one layer of cake with cream cheese frosting before placing the second layer on top. Add extra frosting on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg