β 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened π§
β 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
β 4 large eggs, room temperature π₯
β 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour πΎ
β 1 tsp baking powder
β Β½ tsp baking soda
β Β½ tsp salt π§
β ΒΎ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice) π₯
β ΒΌ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice π
β 1 tbsp lemon zest π
β 1 tsp vanilla extract πΏ
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional but Delicious!):
β 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
β 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice π
β 1 tsp lemon zest (for extra zing!)
β Want a super moist cake? Add ΒΌ cup sour cream to the batter for an ultra-soft texture!