"This Lemon Velvet Cake takes it's inspiration from classic red velvet cake but with a bright, citrusy twist...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cake flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 ½ cups sugar
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⅔ cup vegetable oil
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⅓ cup shortening ((or softened butter))
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1 Tablespoon lemon zest
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2 teaspoons lemon extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3 large eggs
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1 ½ cups buttermilk
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8 ounces cream cheese ( room temperature)
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4 ounces unsalted butter ( room temperature (one stick))
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2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
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2 Tablespoons lemon juice
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Zest from one lemon (about 1 Tablespoon)
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1 teaspoon clear vanilla