Lemon Zest Delight Cake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

3.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

6.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8.Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9.While the cakes are cooling, prepare the lemon frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

10.Add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the frosting mixture and mix until well combined.

11.Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of lemon frosting on top.

12.Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining lemon frosting.

13.For decoration, you can add additional lemon zest on top of the cake if desired. Slice and serve your refreshing Lemon Zest Delight Cake!