Step 1

Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans.

Step 2

Beat sugar and 3/4 cup plus 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add flour; mix until incorporated.

Step 3

Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; add to the flour mixture and mix well. Add milk and baking powder; stir. Mix in lemon juice.

Step 4

Pour batter into the prepared pans.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.