INGREDIENTS
LEMON CURD:
1 3/4 cups
granulated sugar
3/4 cup
butter, softened
4
large eggs
3
large egg yolks
1 tbsp
lemon zest
3/4 cup
fresh lemon juice
CAKE LAYERS:
1 3/4 cups
granulated sugar
1 cup
butter, softened
4
large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 tbsp
orange zest
3 cups
cake flour
2 1/2 tsp
baking powder
1/4 tsp
table salt
1 cup
fresh orange juice
Shortening
3
(4-inch) wooden skewers
LEMON-ORANGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
3 cups
powdered sugar, sifted and divided
1/2 cup
butter, softened
1 tbsp
orange zest