The perfect addition to your wedding dessert bar or as a centerpiece for a bridal shower , birthday party or any event that calls for a delicious , summery dessert !
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Janis Nicolay www . janisnicolay . com
Candied Lemon Slices 2 lemons 1 cup granulated sugar Cake
3 whole large eggs , at room temperature
2 large egg yolks
3 / 4 cup granulated sugar , divided
3 large eggs whites
1 cup cake and pastry flour icing sugar , for dusting
finely grated zest from 2 lemons
Swiss Buttercream 5 large egg whites 1 1 / 4 cups granulated sugar
1 1 / 2 cups unsalted butter , at room temperature and cut into pieces
2 Tbsp . fresh lemon juice 2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon extract or finely grated zest from 1 lemon
yellow food color ( optional )