Lemon Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 C butter, softened
• 2 C sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp lemon extract
• 1¾ C all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest

Frosting

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbs butter, softened
• 2 C confectioners' sugar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1½ tsp grated lemon zest

Directions

Cake

1. Cream Base: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~5 minutes). Beat in eggs and lemon extract.
2. Add Dry: Combine flour and salt, then gradually mix into the creamed mixture until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.
3. Bake: Spread batter into a greased 13x9" baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
4. Cool: Allow to cool completely before serving or glazing.

Frosting

1. Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Sweeten & Flavor: Beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and spreadable.
3. Frost & Store: Spread frosting over cooled bars and refrigerate until serving.

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