Easiest Vanilla Cake

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subheading: CAKE:

⅔ cup vegetable oil, plus more for pan

1¾ cups (219 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

1¾ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt

1½ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

2 large eggs

¾ cup sour cream

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp. almond extract

subheading: FROSTING AND ASSEMBLY:

2 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups (220 g) powdered sugar, sifted, divided

1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Sprinkles (for decorating; optional)

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