Blum's Coffee Crunch Cake

Ingredients (18)

• 1 1/4 cups (6.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (10.5 ounces) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 large eggs, separated, plus 2 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 1/4 cups (15.75 ounces) sugar
• 1/3 cup (2.66 ounces) strong brewed coffee
• 1/3 cup (3.75 ounces) light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups (20 ounces) well-chilled heavy cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules