Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
• For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cakes.