Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F) and line three 15 cm (6 inch) cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the buttermilk and lemon juice with the dry ingredients to make a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans briefly, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembling
- Prepare the homemade strawberry compote and let it cool.
- Make the Strawberry Swiss Buttercream and prepare the Lemon Mascarpone Chantilly.
- If needed, level the cake layers. Pipe a border of strawberry buttercream around the edge of the first layer and fill the center with strawberry compote and lemon mascarpone chantilly. Repeat with the second and third layers.
- Apply a crumb coat with the buttercream and chill the cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours or 30 minutes in the freezer.
Glazing
- Melt the white chocolate with the heavy cream over a double boiler. Stir in the lemon curd and yellow food coloring, then cool the glaze to 30°C (86°F).
- Pour the cooled lemon glaze over the chilled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate with leftover buttercream and lemon slices.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Notes
Best served chilled or at room temperature. Slice with a sharp knife for clean cuts. It pairs well with whipped cream, tea or coffee.
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