Lemon Truffle Cake

Ingredients (23)

• CAKE:
• 2¼ cups all purpose flour
• 1 2/3 cups granulated white sugar
• 1¼ cups milk
• 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter,
• 3½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 large egg whites
• LEMON TRUFFLE FILLING:
• 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 6 ounces white chocolate,
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar