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Use high-butterfat (82% to 84%) butter, such as Kerrygold or Plugrá, for the richest taste.. Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen.The addition of beaten egg whites to the batter keeps the lemon chiffon cake layers light and airy, and, for a final flourish, Piligian embellishes the frosted cake with edible flower petals, mint leaves, pools of glistening jam, fresh berries, and sliced citrus.. Toasting coriander seeds before grinding them enhances their earthy, lemony flavor, adding dimension to the homemade berry jam.

Use it as a sensational breakfast spread, or do as Sasha Piligian does, and work it into the buttercream frosting.. Make ahead.The Blueberry-Coriander Jam (which yields 1 3/4 cups) can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.The Meyer Lemon Curd (1 1/2 cups) can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container..

The Blueberry-Coriander Buttercream Frosting (5 1/2 cups) can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.Let come to room temperature, about 1 hour.

Re-whip until fluffy.. Cake layers can be cooled, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Cake can be frosted and refrigerated in an airtight container 1 day ahead; let come to room temperature before garnishing..1 ounce enoki mushrooms.

1/2 cup julienned carrot.1/3 cup chicken broth.

3 tablespoons rice wine.2 tablespoons regular soy sauce.