• All-purpose flour (3 cups): The backbone of the cake, providing structure.
• Baking powder and baking soda (2 tsp and ¼ tsp, respectively): For leavening, ensuring a light and airy texture.
• Salt (½ tsp): Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
• Unsalted butter (½ cup): Adds richness and flavor.
• Granulated sugar (1 ¼ cups): Sweetens and helps create a tender crumb.
• Vegetable oil (½ cup): Keeps the cake moist for days.
• Eggs (2, room temperature): Provide structure and richness.
• Vanilla extract (2 tsp): Infuses the cake with warmth and depth.
• Whole milk (1 cup, room temperature): Adds moisture and tenderizes the crumb.
• All-purpose flour (½ cup): Forms the base of the crumb.
• Powdered sugar (½ cup): Adds sweetness and a fine texture.
• Unsalted butter (4 tbsp, cold): Creates the crumbly texture.
• Lemon zest (½ tsp): Adds a burst of citrus.
• Vanilla extract (¼ tsp): Complements the lemon zest.
• Heavy whipping cream (1 cup): Whipped to airy peaks for a light filling.
• Mascarpone cheese (1 cup, room temperature): Provides a creamy, tangy base.
• Powdered sugar (2 cups): Sweetens and stabilizes the filling.
• Lemon zest (½ tsp) and lemon juice (2 tbsp): Add a refreshing citrus note.