✔ 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
✔ 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
✔ 4 large eggs, room temperature 🥚
✔ 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour 🌾
✔ 1 tsp baking powder
✔ ½ tsp baking soda
✔ ½ tsp salt 🧂
✔ ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice) 🥛
✔ ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice 🍋
✔ 1 tbsp lemon zest 🍋
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional but Delicious!):
✔ 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
✔ 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
✔ 1 tsp lemon zest (for extra zing!)
✅ Want a super moist cake? Add ¼ cup sour cream to the batter for an ultra-soft texture!