Hours & Location Recipe
Make Hours & Location Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot and ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and spread it evenly.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting
In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.