Lemon Curd Layer Cake

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Ingredients

For lemon curd
  • 2 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
For frosting
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups chilled whipping cream
For cake
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 8 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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  • Lemon slices, halved, patted dry

Description

Tall And Beautiful, Sweet And Tart, This Cake Has Lots Of Lemon Flavor And Plenty Of Style, Too. It's The Perfect Finale For A St. Patrick's Day Dinner Or Other Special Occasion.

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