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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the lemon cream cheese frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- Colored sugar or sprinkles, optional
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