Lemon Meringue Cake

Lemon meringue cake is a popular dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the light and fluffy texture of meringue. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Lemon Meringue Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, 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

• 200 gram Cake Base
• 1 cup Lemon Curd
• 4 teaspoon Meringue
• 2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the cake base by mixing the ingredients and baking it in a greased cake pan for 20 minutes.
3. While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon curd by combining lemon zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and let cool.
4. Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
5. Spread the lemon curd evenly over the top of the cake.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until glossy.
7. Spread the meringue over the lemon curd, making sure to cover the entire surface.
8. Bake the cake again for 20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
9. Let the cake cool for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.