Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to your desired consistency)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Crunch Topping:

• 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 4 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, but recommended for extra zing)

For the White Chocolate Drizzle (Optional but highly encouraged):

• ½ cup white chocolate chips

• 2 tbsp heavy cream