Zesty Lemon Cake (Print Format)

Bright and fluffy layers packed with lemony flavor, smothered in a tangy cream cheese frosting. A citrus lover's dream.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup butter, at room temp.
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
03 - A pinch of salt.
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
05 - 1 cup white sugar.
06 - 1 1/2 cups plain flour.
07 - 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel.
08 - 2 fresh eggs.
09 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream.
11 - 1/2 cup tangy buttermilk.
12 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
13 - 1/2 cup butter, softened (for topping).
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for frosting).
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting).
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
17 - Lemon slices to decorate.

# Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Coat two 8-inch round pans with flour and grease.
03 - Stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
04 - Whip together butter and sugar till fluffy.
05 - Add eggs, one at a time, while mixing.
06 - Combine lemon juice and zest into the mixture.
07 - Switch adding dry mix with sour cream and buttermilk.
08 - Evenly pour batter into the pans.
09 - Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
10 - Leave cakes in their pans for 10 minutes.
11 - Take cakes out of the pans and let them cool all the way.
12 - Beat cream cheese and butter into a smooth mix.
13 - Slowly blend in powdered sugar.
14 - Mix in some lemon peel and juice.
15 - Add frosting between the cake layers, then cover all sides.
16 - Place lemon slices on top as the final decoration.

# Tips:

01 - Soft and fluffy layers filled with tangy lemony notes.
02 - Get the best flavor by using fresh lemon juice.