Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Cake

CHEESECAKE LAYER:

cream cheese, at room temperature

granulated white sugar

salt

large eggs

sour cream

heavy whipping cream

vanilla extract

CAKE:

All Purpose Gold Medal® Flour

granulated white sugar

baking powder

salt

large eggs, at room temperature

buttermilk

unsalted butter, at room temperature

vegetable shortening

finely grated lemon zest

freshly squeezed lemon juice

lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-Up)

vanilla extract

FRESH LEMON FROSTING:

block cream cheese, at room temperature

unsalted butter, at room temperature

powdered sugar

finely grated lemon zest

+ freshly squeezed lemon juice