Lemon Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan or two 9-inch round pans.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, mixing well.
3. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
6. Pour into the pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes.