Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
the zest of 2 lemons (just the yellow part not the white pith)
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons butter, softened
the zest from 1 lemon (just the yellow part not the white pith)
1 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
coconut flakes and/or blueberries, for garnish, optional
Preparation