Lemon Velvet Cake

Lemon Velvet Cake

Zesty Lemon Velvet Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and lemon juice, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes