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Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line the bottom of three 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a bowl of a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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In another bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar on high speed until thick and light in color, about 5 minutes.
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Add vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Mix for another minute.
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Sift flour and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over top of egg yolk mixture. Fold the flour mixture in the egg mixture, followed by half of the meringue.
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Fold the rest of the meringue into the batter until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pans evenly and smooth the top.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Run a thin knife around the cake edge and place the cake on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until it holds stiff peaks.
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To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread 1/3 of the whipped cream on top. Drizzle about a tablespoon of lemon curd on the cream. Place a few blueberries along the edge of the cake, and scatter some in the centre. Top with other cake layers, followed with cream, lemon curd and blueberries.
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Chill the cake until ready to serve.
