Lemon Heaven Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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2 tablespoons lemon zest.
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
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1/2 cup buttermilk.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting).
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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1 tablespoon lemon zest (for frosting).
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for frosting).
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Lemon slices for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time.
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Mix in lemon zest and juice.
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Add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk and sour cream.
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Divide batter between pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes.
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Remove cakes from pans and cool completely.
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Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar gradually.
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Mix in lemon zest and juice.
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Layer cakes with frosting. Frost top and sides.
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Garnish with lemon slices.
# Notes:
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A moist, tender cake with bright lemon flavor.
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Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best results.