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From Sally's Baking Addiction

Sunshine Citrus Cake

Time
5 hr 20 min
Makes
8
Ingredients
22
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Ingredients

Servings
8 servings
Amounts
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup (134g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons citrus zest (combination of lemon, orange, and lime or other, see note)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) freshly squeezed citrus juice (combination of lemon, orange, and lime or other, see note)
  • 6 ounces (170g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (90g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream (very cold!)
  • optional: sliced citrus fruits or citrus twists to garnish
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