Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth for the frosting.
- Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once the cakes are cooled, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy your light, summery dessert!
Notes
Best served chilled. Garnish with fresh berries or lemon slices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Cake, Dessert, Chantilly Cake, Summer Dessert, Creamy Cake
