Petite Strawberry Cakes w Meyer Lemon Curd

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

cake flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

fine sea salt

1 1/2 cups

(10-1/2 ounces) granulated sugar

8 tbsp

(4 ounces/1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

2 tsp

lemon zest

large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup

strawberry jam

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup

heavy cream

drops red food coloring (optional)

1/4

teaspoon gelatin powder

1/4

cup fresh meyer lemon juice, about 2-3 lemons

6 tbsp

(2-5/8 ounces) granulated sugar

fine sea salt

large egg

large egg yolks

tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, cold