Delicious Lemon Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the tangy and sweet flavors of this lemon layer cake with creamy cream cheese frosting. This moist and decadent cake is perfect for special occasions or just as a treat for yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and smooth.
10. Once cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer and then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
11. Slice and enjoy!

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