Italian Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 10
Color the Frosting (optional)
If desired, add food coloring to the frosting and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.