Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/3 cup

sour cream, room temperature

1/3 cup

buttermilk (or regular milk)

3 tbsp

lemon zest (freshly grated)

1/4 cup

fresh lemon juice (use 1/3 cup for a stronger lemon flavor)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

8 oz

brick-style cream cheese, softened

3 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

1 tsp

fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp

salt, to taste

1 tsp

milk, as needed