@p0und_1t_cak3s: Ingredients 1. Lemon Cake Layers 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2. Cheesecake Layer 16 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ¼ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3. Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4. Optional Lemon Curd Filling - ½ cup prepared lemon curd Instructions Step 1: Bake the Cheesecake Layer Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Pour into the pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Step 2: Bake the Lemon Cake Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. Cream butter and sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the liquid ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Step 3: Make the Lemon Frosting Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until creamy and spreadable. If too soft, refrigerate briefly before frosting. Step 4: Assemble the Cake Place one lemon cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of lemon curd on top, if using. Carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer over the cake. Spread another thin layer of lemon curd, if desired. Place the second lemon cake layer on top. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Frost the entire cake with the remaining lemon cream cheese frosting. Garnish with lemon zest, thin lemon slices, or white chocolate curls. Baker's Tips Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before assembling so it stays firm. Make sure every layer is completely cool before frosting. Use a serrated knife to slice neatly through the cheesecake center. Because of the cheesecake and cream cheese frosting, refrigerate the finished cake at 40°F or below. For best quality, serve slightly chilled. Recipe at a glance Yield 12–16 slices Prep time 45 minutes Baking time 55–72 minutes total Chilling At least 4 hours for cheesecake

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