Lemon Poppyseed Cake

Lemon Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
For the Lemon Poppy Seed Cake:

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons organic lemon zest, about 3–4 lemons
• 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3 cups cake flour, spooned and leveled (336g)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 12 ounces cream cheese, block style
• 8 ounces unsalted butter, slightly softened but still cold
• 4 ounces salted butter, slightly softened but still cold
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon organic lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4–6 cups confectioners’ sugar

For the Assembly:

• Lemon slices
• Edible flowers (optional)
• Poppy Seeds

Source : thecakeblog.com