Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Name: Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups (354g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled); 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature; 1 heaping Tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons); 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature*; 4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; pinch salt, to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

This 3-layer lemon layer cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It's deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with tangy cream cheese buttercream.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:01:46 GMT