Lemon Buttermilk Cake

Name: Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz butter; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs (room temperature); 1 ½ cups buttermilk (room temperature); ¼ cup lemon juice; ½ teaspoon lemon extract; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 8 ounces butter (softened); 12 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ tsp salt; 5-6 cups powdered sugar; 2 lemons (cut into slices for garnish - optional)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This simple southern Lemon Buttermilk Layer Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for the spring and summer months. Light and fluffy with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting, it's a delightfully refreshing dessert that your friends and family will love!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:37:16 GMT