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From Sally's Baking Addiction

Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Time
4 hr
Makes
10
Ingredients
17
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Ingredients

Servings
10 servings
Amounts
  • 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)
  • 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
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