3-Layer Lemonade Cake

 Ingredients

 For the Lemonade Cake Layers

• 1 cup (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 cups cake flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
• ½ cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 5–6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ¼ cup lemonade concentrate (or fresh lemon juice for sharper flavor)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 Instructions

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