1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Add Lemon Zest and Juice:
- Fold in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until evenly distributed in the batter.
7. Divide and Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
8. Bake in the Oven:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Make Lemon Glaze:
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
10. Cool and Glaze: – Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cakes.
11. Garnish (Optional): – Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
12. Serve and Enjoy: – Slice and serve the delicious Lemon Cake. Enjoy the bright and citrusy flavors!
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