Citrus Bliss Velvet Delight
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 3 lemons
1/4 cup lemon juice
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Combine buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cakes cool, prepare the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and well combined.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost and layer them with the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.
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