Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Let’s talk about turning a classic proverb into a delightful reality! If life indeed hands you lemons, craft a sumptuous Lemon Velvet Cake adorned with an exquisite Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.

A sublime culinary gem, this cake is the very definition of summery freshness—subtle sweetness enveloped in a burst of lemony magic.

Every slice of this vibrant yellow dessert promises a glimpse of sunshine and a cascade of memories.

Ingredients

1 and ¾ cups premium cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, at room’s embrace

1 cup fine sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 pristine egg whites, room temperature

⅓ cup zesty lemon juice, freshly squeezed

½ cup buttermilk, chilled

2 tablespoons lemon zest, freshly grated

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Luscious Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

4 oz unsalted butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1 tablespoon vibrant lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated.

Directions

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