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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 - 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (or more to taste)
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