Lemon Cake - Soft, Moist & Stays Fresh for Days
recipe Lemon Cake - Soft, Moist & Stays Fresh for Days

This classic Lemon Cake is light, tender, intensely lemony and stays wonderfully moist for days! Two layers of soft lemon cake are sandwiched with creamy vanilla buttercream, then finished with fresh lemon slices, blueberries and basil. I've included all my baking tips for a moist cake, including why cake flour, buttermilk and a low oven temperature make such a difference.

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