"Enjoy this layered lemon cream cake that tastes just like the cake from the Olive Garden...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake Ingredients
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3/4 cup whole milk
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6 egg whites
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
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6 ounces sticks unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Lemon Cream Filling
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1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese or full fat cream cheese, room temperature
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Optional Syrup
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1/3 cup limoncello
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The Crumb Topping
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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3 ounces cold butter
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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For the Garnish
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1/4 cup powdered sugar