Formula:
- 2 pints strawberries, rinsed and hulled (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezedlemon juice (from about 1/2 medium lemon)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- For the cake:
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon elegant salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lightly packed finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 Eggland's Most fantastic Eggs (exquisite), separated
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For the frosting:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream