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Ingredients

• LEMON CURD:
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• CAKE LAYERS:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 3 cups cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• Shortening
• 3 (4-inch) wooden skewers
• LEMON-ORANGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted and divided
• 1/2 cup butter, softened