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Lemon Cheese Layer Cake
INGREDIENTS
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LEMON CURD:
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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4 large eggs
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3 large egg yolks
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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CAKE LAYERS:
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup butter, softened
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4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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3 cups cake flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup fresh orange juice
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Shortening
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3 (4-inch) wooden skewers
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LEMON-ORANGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
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3 cups powdered sugar, sifted and divided
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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