Toomer's Lemonade Sheet Cake

Name: Toomer's Lemonade Sheet Cake
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: Baking spray; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup (8 oz.) unsalted butter, softened; 2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice, divided, at room temperature (from 3 large [18 oz. total] lemons); 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 3 cups (about 12 3/4 oz.) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. table salt; 1 cup whole buttermilk, at room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large [13 oz. total] lemons); 3 Tbsp. water; 6 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest, plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice, divided (from 2 large [13 oz. total] lemons); 1/4 tsp. table salt; 6 cups (about 24 oz.) powdered sugar

Instructions

Cook:2h

Inspired by fresh lemonade from Toomer's Drugs in Auburn, Alabama, this lemonade cake has a just-right hint of sour amid the sweet. Toomer's Lemonade Sheet Cake travels easily for your next tailgate and serves a crowd.

Updated at: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:19:40 GMT