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Luscious Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A bright, fluffy lemon cake layered with a silky cream cheese lemon buttercream. Perfect for celebrations or a sunny afternoon tea, this recipe walks you through every detail—from measuring flour correctly to preventing dome‑shaped layers—so you can achieve a professional‑looking cake at home.
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Critical Success Points
- • Measure flour correctly – spoon and level or use a scale.
- • Cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- • Alternate dry and wet ingredients without over‑mixing.
- • Use cake strips or damp fabric to prevent domed layers.
- • Cool cakes completely before frosting to avoid melting buttercream.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot pans with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Be careful when using the stand mixer – keep fingers away from the paddle.
- • Lemon juice is acidic; avoid contact with eyes.
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