1/2 c Plus 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
Step #1 FROM: Derek Maddox (The Tally System - 912-328-6183 - (1:36) LEMON CURD FOR LEMON CURD mix lemon juice & cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until cornstarch dissolves.
Step #2 Whisk in remaining ingredients.
Step #3 Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick & smooth & just begins to boil, stirring constantly, about 7 mins.
Step #4 Transfer to medium bowl.
Step #5 Place plastic wrap directly on face of curd to prevent skin from forming.
Step #6 put in the fridge until chilled, about 6 hrs.
Step #7 (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
Step #8 ) FOR FROSTING mix 1/2 c cream & chocolate in heavy small saucepan.
Step #9 Stir over low heat/flame until chocolate melts & mixture is smooth.
Step #10 Transfer to large bowl.
Step #11 Whisk in remaining 1-3/4 c cream & vanilla.
Step #12 put in the fridge until well chilled, about 6 hrs.
Step #13 (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.
Step #14 ) FOR CAKE Position rack in center of oven & preheat to 350?F.
Step #15 Butter three 9-inch diameter cake pans with 1-1/2 inch high sides.
Step #16 Line bottoms with waxed paper.
Step #17 Butter paper.
Step #18 Dust pans with flour; tap out excess.
Step #19 Sift flour, baking powder & salt together into medium bowl.
Step #20 Repeat sifting.
Step #21 Stir chocolate & 1/2 c cream in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts & mixture is smooth.
Step #22 mix in remaining 1/2 c cream, milk & vanilla.
Step #23 Using electric mixer, beat butter & 1 c sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
Step #24 Beat in yolks.
Step #25 Stir dry ingredients into butter mixture alternately with white chocolate mixture, beginning & ending with dry ingredients.
Step #26 Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in medium bowl to soft peaks.
Step #27 slowly beat in remaining 1 c sugar.
Step #28 Continue beating until stiff but not dry.
Step #29 Fold whites into cake batter in 2 additions.
Step #30 Divide batter among prepared cake pans.
Step #31 bake this until tester inserted in center comes out clean and cakes are beginning to pull away from sides of pans, about 24 mins.
Step #32 Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 mins.
Step #33 Turn cakes out onto racks, peel off waxed paper & cool completely.
Step #34 (Can be prepared 4 hrs ahead.
Step #35 Cover & let this stand at about room temp.
Step #36 ) Using electric mixer, beat frosting in another large bowl until stiff peaks form.