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Lemon & Amaretti Cake recipe

A delicate lemon sponge sandwiched with homemade lemon curd and softly whipped amaretto cream, decorated with piped cream, crushed amaretti biscuits and edible flowers.

  • Difficulty
    3 out of 5
  • Prep: 40 minutes
  • Cook: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 10-12 slices
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Ingredients

SPONGE
250g Soft Butter
250g Caster Sugar
Zest of 1 Lemon
4 Eggs
250g Self Raising Flour
Pinch of Salt
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

LEMON CURD
65g Caster Sugar
65g Lemon Juice
Zest of 1 Lemon
1 Egg
3 Egg Yolks
50g Cold Chopped Butter

AMARETTO CREAM
300g Double Cream
1 tbsp Icing Sugar
4 tbsp Amaretto Liqueur (or almond extract)

FINISHING TOUCHES
Caster sugar, amaretti biscuits and edible flowers to finish

2x 8" Round Tins

Indulge in the delicious flavors of Italy with our Lemon & Amaretti Cake downloadable recipe. This Italian-inspired dessert combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with the rich nuttiness of amaretti cookies, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.

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So why wait? Download our Lemon & Amaretti Cake recipe today and treat yourself to a taste of Italy right in your own home. Buon appetito!