Lemon Meringue Cake

Lemon meringue cake is a popular dessert known for its tangy lemon flavor and fluffy meringue topping. It originated in the United States and has become a classic dessert in many households.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lemon Meringue Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International 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

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 Egg whites
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cream of tartar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar (for meringue)

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 sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pans and let cool completely.
5. In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Spread the meringue over the cooled cake layers, making sure to cover the edges. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

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.