Lemon Citrus Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 8-inch cake pans with butter and flour.

Step 2

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.

Step 3

Using the paddle on a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on high speed (about 3 minutes).

Step 4

Add in eggs and vanilla extract on high speed until light and creamy (about 3-5 minutes).

Step 5

On low speeds, slowly add in the dry ingredient until the mixture is just combined.

Step 6

With the mixer running on low speeds, add in milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until batter is smooth.

Step 7

Pour batter evenly into the cake pans.

Step 8

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick can cleanly come out of the center of the cake.

Step 9

Give cakes 5 to 10 minutes to cook before removing them from the pans.

Step 10

The cake should be completely cooled before assembling and decorating as desired.

Step 11

Enjoy!!