Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, beating until smooth and creamy.
• Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
• Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.