Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another, beat sugar and butter, add eggs, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture. Pour into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through. 🍰✨
Prepare the Lemon Cream Filling: Whisk together heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. 🧴🍋
Make the Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. 🍋
Assemble the Cake: Slice each cake into two layers. Spread the lemon cream between each layer, then drizzle with the lemon glaze. 🍋🍰
Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with extra lemon zest for a fresh finish and enjoy! 🧁
🌟 Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or just a special treat! 🌟