Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Name: Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 cups (354g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled); 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature; 1 heaping Tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons); 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons); Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting:; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature*; 4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; pinch salt, to taste

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

55m

This lemon layer cake with lemon cream cheese buttercream is a bright and zesty dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The light and fluffy layers of lemon-flavored cake are sandwiched between tangy and sweet lemon cream cheese buttercream, creating a decadent treat that is sure to impress.

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Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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