Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

"This gorgeous lemon poppy seed cake recipe is layered with velvety lemon cream cheese frosting for a refreshing pop of citrus flavor...."

INGREDIENTS
3 cups all purpose flour (360g)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar (446g)
5 Tablespoons lemon zest (from about 5 lemons)
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature. 339g)
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs (at room temperature)
2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (at room temperature. 341g)
16 ounces brick-style cream cheese (at room temperature. two 8 ounce bricks (227g))
1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature. 226g)
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups powdered sugar (227g)
1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
lemon slices and blueberries (for garnish)
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