Perfect Party Cake
"This Perfect Party Cake is the ultimate cake recipe for a special celebration...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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4 large egg whites
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1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
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2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 cup granulated white sugar
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4 large egg whites
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
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1/4 cup (about 2 lemons) freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup raspberry preserves ((stirred vigorously until spreadable))
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fresh raspberries, (for garnish-- and in-between layers, if you'd like)
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