Name: Sunshine Cake with Citrus Butter Cream
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 2 1/2 hr
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh orange zest; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring); 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 4 large egg yolks; 1/3 cup milk (not nonfat); 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 large egg whites; 1 cup sugar; 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened slightly; 1/3 cup orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; a standing electric mixer

With the addition of a citrus custard as a filling and a sprinkling of coconut over the frosting, this would be known as a Robert E. Lee cake.

Cooks' note:

Cake may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, loosely covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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