Lemon Meringue Cake

Lemon meringue cake is a classic dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the light and fluffy texture of meringue. It is believed to have originated in Europe and has since become popular in many countries around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Lemon Meringue Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 Egg whites
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 8 Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
6. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread a layer of meringue on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining meringue.
8. Bake the cake at 325°F (165°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
9. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.