INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup
granulated sugar
2
large eggs, room temperature preferred
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1
and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
2 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 cup
milk
zest + fresh juice of two medium lemons1
3/4
cups (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature2
3
and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners' sugar
3
Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream3
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1/4 tsp
salt, to taste
1/2 cup
thick raspberry preserves or jam4
optional: fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish