Lemon Curd Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• CURD:
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• CAKE:
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice