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Ingredients
- 3 cups (378 g) AP flour
- 1 T baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 t vanilla OR 1 T vanilla plus 1 t lemon or orange zest (or you can add almond extract)
- 2 cups heavy cream, room temperature
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