Description
A delightful treat that perfectly balances the refreshing zest of lemons and the creamy richness of whipped cream, ideal for celebrations or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for crumb topping)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the crumb topping by combining the flour, powdered sugar, cold butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form for the filling.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of whipped cream filling, and top with the second cake layer. Finish by sprinkling the crumb topping over the cake.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg