Lemony Cream Butter Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake --
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (heaping)
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (which was about 1 lemon for me)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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zest of two lemons
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For the cream cheese filling --
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8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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zest of 1/2 lemon
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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