Directions

Start by preheating your oven to 350° F. Lovingly prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring.

Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, setting the stage for magic.

In a grand mixing bowl, bring butter and sugar together till they waltz into a light and airy embrace.

Introduce the eggs and egg whites, one dancer at a time, ensuring each is flawlessly incorporated.

With grace, fold in the lemon juice, buttermilk, lemon zest, and vanilla.

Slowly, but with confidence, whisk the dry ingredients into the wet. Stir till a silky batter emerges.

Gently pour the golden concoction into your pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. When a toothpick comes out clean, it’s time.

Let these sunlit creations rest for a moment—10 minutes in their pans, before transferring to a cooling rack.