This pretty cake features layers of lemon-scented cake, vanilla custard, and gin, fresh herb, and cardamom-macerated strawberries.Ingredients:Produce:2 tsp Lemon, zest1 small handful Mint, fresh sprigs1 lb Strawberries, fresh1 small handful Thai basil, fresh sprigsRefrigerated:2 Egg whites, large6 Egg yolks, large3 Eggs, largeCondiments:1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezedBaking &amp; Spices:2 tsp Baking powder3/4 tsp Baking soda3 2/3 cups Cake flour1/2 tsp Cardamom, ground3/4 tsp Cornstarch2 1/3 cup Granulated sugar2 tsp Kosher salt2 tbsp Vanilla bean paste or vanillaOils &amp; Vinegars:1 Cooking sprayDairy:1 tbsp Butter, unsalted3 sticks Butter, unsalted1 1/2 cups Buttermilk1 cup Heavy cream2 cups Whole milkBeer, Wine &amp; Liquor:2 tsp Gin, dry