Ultimate Moist Lemon Cake 

Here’s a bright, zesty, and incredibly moist recipe for the Ultimate Lemon Cake 🍋✨—perfect for birthdays, tea time, or any special occasion!


🍋 Ultimate Moist Lemon Cake

✅ Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

For the Lemon Syrup:

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)

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