"With layers of moist cake and lemon-infused mascarpone whipped cream, every bite of this Lemon Layer Cake is a citrus lover's paradise. Sweet but not overly so, lemon dessert is perfect for spring!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (380g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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2 lemons- zested and juiced (1/4 cup)
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1 teaspoon (5ml) Lemon (or vanilla) extract
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½ cup (118 ml) sour cream
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2 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons (11.2 g) baking powder
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1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
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1 cup (236 ml) buttermilk (or milk)
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1/4 cup (59ml) fresh lemon juice
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16 ounces (452g) mascarpone cheese, cold
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2 ¼ cups (532ml) heavy whipping cream
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1 cup (130g) powdered sugar
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1 large lemon, zested
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Fresh fruit for garnish