Lemon Cream Cake (Romanian Alba ca Zăpada)

Name: Lemon Cream Cake (Romanian Alba ca Zăpada)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 6¾ cups (800g) all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup + 1½ tablespoons (200g) unsalted butter (, softened (min. 80% fat)); 1⅔ cups (150g) powdered sugar; ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon (200g) sour cream (minimum 20% fat); 1½ sachets (10g) baking powder (or 10g baker's ammonia, dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold milk); Zest of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large egg yolks; Pinch of salt; 1¾ cups (150g) granulated sugar; ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon (50g) (cornstarch); 2 cups (500ml) cold whole milk; Zest from 1 lemon; 6-8 tbsp lemon juice (, from 2 lemons); 1½ cups (350g) unsalted butter (,softened to room temperature); Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:30min

Traditional Romanian lemon cream cake with 4 crispy pastry layers and smooth lemon custard filling. This Alba ca Zăpada recipe is perfect for special occasions.

Updated at: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:08:41 GMT