"This is my family's version of the famous 6 layer New Orleans cake. I hope you enjoy this very special cake... it's a great celebration cake well worth the extra time and effort...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups cake flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 cup sweet butter
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1/4 cup crisco white shortening
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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3 large egg yolks, room temperature
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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3 egg whites, beaten till stiff
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 tablespoons flour
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1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 1/2 cups cold water
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3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons sweet butter
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2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely shredded
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened, room temperature
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3 cups icing sugar
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1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
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1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon lemon extract