"This Lemon Bar Cake tastes just like lemon bars and incorporates every element — from the shortbread crust to lemon cake layers and the lemon curd all topped with a lemon buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 cups all purpose flour
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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5 large eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons lemon zest
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4 large egg yolks
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2 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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2 1/2 cups unsalted butter (slightly cold)
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7 1/2 cups powdered sugar (may need up to 9 cups so have more on hand if needed)
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2 large lemons (zested)
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2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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pinch salt
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1-3 tablespoons heavy cream