Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 350*
Spray the pans with a nonstick spray
SECOND STEP:
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt
THIRD STEP:
In another bowl, beat together the butter and the sugar
Add in the eggs and the vanilla, beat until combined
Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing a small amount at a time
Add in the buttermilk, lemon juice and the lemon zest
FOURTH STEP:
Pour the batter evenly between the three pans
FFITH STEP:
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, using a toothpick in the center to test for doneness
Frosting:
SIXTH STEP:
Cream together all ingredients until stiff peaks form
When cakes are cooled, slice off the rounded top with a cake slicer from each layer
Place one layer on a serving plate
SEVENTH STEP:
Use between ¾ to 1 cup of frosting on the top of this layer
Place another layer on the top and repeat with the frosting
Top with the final layer of cake
EIGHTH STEP:
Spread half of the remaining frosting over the top and the sides of the cake
With the other half, scoop the frosting into a piping bag
Using the piping bag, place dollops all over the top and the sides of the cake
The larger dollops should be on the top
Place half slices of lemon in between the large dollops
Enjoy!
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