🍋✨ Perfect Rich Lemon Vanilla Cake
This Perfect Rich Lemon Vanilla Cake is the ultimate indulgence with its soft, fluffy texture, refreshing lemon flavor, and decadent cheesecake frosting. A perfect balance of zesty lemon and creamy sweetness, it’s the kind of cake that everyone will want to try and have more of. It’s like enjoying a slice of sunshine on your plate!
📝 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour (or cake flour for extra softness) 🍞
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar 🍬
- 2 teaspoons baking powder 🧁
- ½ teaspoon baking soda 🧂
- ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 g) softened butter 🧈
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature 🥚
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 🍦
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest 🍋
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream 🧴
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk 🥛
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil 🫒
Cheesecake Cream (Frosting):
- 1 cup (226 g) softened cream cheese 🧀
- ½ cup (113 g) softened butter 🧈
- 3½ cups (420 g) powdered sugar 🍬
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- A pinch of salt 🧂
