Lemon Slice-of-Heaven Cake

Okay, so this isn't one of my husband's favorites. He prefers something rich and chocolatey. but I made this over the weekend and it was so good that I just had to share it with you all.

3 lemons
1 c. butter, softened

3 c. flour
4 large eggs

3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk

2 c. sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees; grease and flour 12-cup bundt pan. Grate 2 tablespoons peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from the 3 lemons. Mix together flour, salt and baking soda. In bowl, with mixer on low speed, blend sugar and butter. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Turn mixer back to low, beat in eggs, one at a time, add vanilla. Add flour mixture into sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. fold in lemon peel and juice. Pour into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto rack.

Frosting

2 c. powdered sugar

2 T. fresh lemon juice

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

(4-oz.) cream cheese, softened

In bowl with mixer on low speed, blend sugar, butter and cream cheese. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Beat on high until fluffy. Spread on cake