The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

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subheading: LEMON CURD:

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup butter, softened

4 large eggs

3 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon lemon zest

¾ cup fresh lemon juice

subheading: CAKE LAYERS:

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

1 cup butter, softened

4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature

1 tablespoon orange zest

3 cups cake flour

2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon table salt

1 cup fresh orange juice

Shortening

3 (4-inch) wooden skewers

subheading: LEMON-ORANGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

3 cups powdered sugar, sifted and divided

½ cup butter, softened

1 tablespoon orange zest

Directions at southernliving.com

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