FOR WHITE CAKE
1 cup milk, warmed to room temperature
6 large egg whites , at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups cake flour, no subsitute
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks ) at room temperature
FOR LEMON CREAM FILLING
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup lemon curd, homemade or store bought
2 teaspoons fresh grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioner's sugar
FOR LEMON WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
2 tablespoon cold water
1 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract