Luscious Lemon Cake
Author: Michelle
Serves: 12
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of two lemons
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- 1 pint blueberries
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 350ยบ F.
- Cream the butter and the sugar in your stand mixer.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla, lemon juice and zest and mix to combine.
- Combine the baking powder and flour then add in thirds to the butter mixture, mixing after each addition.
- Add the milk and mix until combined.
- Spoon the batter into two 8" round greased and floured cake pans and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the middle is set.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
- Mix together the butter, cream cheese and lemon curd.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar.
- Beat in the lemon juice and zest and mix until light and fluffy. If needed, add more sugar or lemon juice to get desired spreading consistency.
- Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool before serving over the cake.
Recipe by I Heart Kitchen at https://www.iheartkitchen.com/luscious-lemon-cake/
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