1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F). Butter and flour a Bundt pan or tube pan.
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2. Butter and Sugar Cream:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs:
Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
4. Dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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5. Mix the wet ingredients:
Combine buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla in a small bowl.
6. Combine the mixtures:
Add the wet and dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until well blended.
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7. Cooking:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and ice:
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Once completely cooled, whisk together the frosting ingredients and drizzle over the cake. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
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