"A fluffy lemon cake recipe with a plush lemon crumb, a tart lemon curd filling, and an airy whipped cream cheese frosting. Recipe includes a how-to video! ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest¹
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⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (80ml, I usually need 3-4 lemons, zest your lemons before juicing)
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⅔ cup whole milk (160ml)
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½ cup vegetable or canola oil (118ml)
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4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened (57g))
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1 ¾ cup granulated sugar (350g)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups cake flour² (see note to substitute all-purpose/plain flour (330g))
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1 Tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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6 large egg whites³ room temperature preferred
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¾ cup lemon curd³ (175ml)
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4 oz cream cheese
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1 cups powdered sugar (divided (often called “icing sugar” outside the US, 125g))
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3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cups heavy cream (cold (175ml))