Strawberry Mascarpone Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

sifted cake flour ((sift before measuring))

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, (room temperature)

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 tsp

vanilla bean paste, (or vanilla extract)

1/2 tsp

almond extract

large eggs

1 cup

buttermilk

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp

coarse sugar, (such as Turbinado)

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

water

1 tbsp

Grand Marnier, (or other liquor as desired)

4 cups

fresh strawberries (cut if large)

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Grand Marnier

12 oz

heavy whipping Cream (1 1/2 cups)

12 oz

Mascarpone (1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup

confectioners' sugar, (sifted)