Lemon Meringue Cake

Lemon meringue cake is a popular dessert known for its tangy lemon flavor and fluffy meringue topping. It originated in Europe and has become a beloved treat worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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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: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup For the cake:
• 0.5 cup Butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• egg whites For the meringue:
• 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• cup lemon curd For the filling:

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and spread the lemon curd evenly over the top. Top with the meringue, spreading it to the edges of the cake.
7. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

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.