Best 9 Lemon Meringue Cake Pops Recipes

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Indulge in the Delightful Symphony of Lemon Meringue Cake Pops: A Culinary Journey

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary taste adventure with our heavenly lemon meringue cake pops, a harmonious blend of zesty lemon and fluffy meringue that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats are crafted with a moist and flavorful lemon cake base, dipped in a luscious and creamy meringue frosting, and adorned with vibrant lemon zest. Each bite offers a delightful burst of citrusy sweetness, perfectly balanced by the delicate meringue frosting. Our collection of recipes includes variations to suit every palate and dietary preference, ensuring that everyone can savor the magic of lemon meringue cake pops. Whether you prefer a classic recipe, a gluten-free option, or a vegan delight, our curated selection has it all. Discover the perfect recipe to elevate your next celebration or indulge in a sweet treat that will brighten your day.

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LEMON MERINGUE CAKE



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If you like lemon meringue pie, you will love this recipe.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Lemon Cake Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 ¼ cups water, or as needed
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling
3 egg whites
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 8-inch cake pans.
  • Mix the cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil as directed on the package, and pour batter into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake the layers in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan at least 20 minutes or until completely cool.
  • When the cake is completely cool, run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan. Hold the cake pan on its side and gently tap the sides of the pan against the counter to loosen it. Cover the cake pan with a plate or cooling rack, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate.
  • To fill and decorate, lay a cake layer onto an oven-safe plate, and spread half the lemon filling over the bottom layer. Place a second layer gently on the lemon filling, and spread the rest of the filling on the top of the second layer. Top with third layer.
  • Beat the egg whites in a bowl until they form stiff peaks, then gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture forms a fluffy, shiny meringue. Spread the meringue all over the cake like a frosting, spreading it into decorative peaks and swirls. Place the decorated cake back into the hot oven, and bake until the peaks and swirls of meringue are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight, then serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8 calories, Carbohydrate 88.9 g, Cholesterol 146.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 456.2 mg, Sugar 70 g

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE



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This cake tastes just like lemon meringue pie! Fresh lemon flavor shines through in the custard filling between the layers, and the light meringue frosting adds a fancy finish. It's not only a deliciously different dessert, but it's also a conversation piece!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package lemon or yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
MERINGUE:
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter and lemon zest. Cool completely., For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. , Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on an ovenproof serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. , Spread meringue over top and sides. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE POPS



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Take a bite out of spring with these bite-size versions of lemon meringue pie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
5 egg whites
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd (about 1 cup)
1 box Betty Crocker™ HomeStyle fluffy white frosting mix
1/2 cup boiling water
48 paper lollipop sticks
2 blocks white plastic foam
1/4 cup coarse yellow sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In small bowl, mix milk, vanilla, lemon peel and egg whites; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture and milk mixture, beating just until blended after each addition. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. With fingers, crumble cake into large bowl. Add lemon curd; mix well with spoon. Roll cake mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet. Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm; keep frozen.
  • In medium deep bowl, beat frosting mix and boiling water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 to 7 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • Remove several cake balls from freezer at a time. For each pop, insert 1 lollipop stick halfway into 1 cake ball. Dip cake ball into frosting, swirling to coat. Poke opposite end of stick into foam block. Sprinkle pops with sparkling sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 121 mg

LEMON CAKE POPS FROM SCRATCH



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These are really yummy cake pops that my kids love. If you don't like things super sweet, you can just mix the cake with cream cheese instead of frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 lemons, zested
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
lollipop sticks
styrofoam block
1 (14 ounce) package confectioners' coating (such as Wilton® Candy Melts®)
1 (1.75 ounce) package multicolored candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a rectangular baking dish with butter.
  • Cream 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and mix into the batter 1/4 cup at a time. Beat in lemon zest. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Combine cream cheese and butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add confectioner's sugar 1/4 cup at a time, alternating with lemon juice, mixing until frosting has the desired consistency.
  • Poke holes 2 to 3 inches apart into 1 side of a styrofoam block using a lollipop stick.
  • Trim off tops and sides of the cake. Crumble the cake into very fine crumbs using your hands. Mix in 2 tablespoons frosting until thoroughly combined. Add more frosting if necessary until mixture is smooth and sticks together.
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Roll the cake mixture into walnut-sized balls. Arrange cake balls on lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Melt 1/4 of the confectioners' coating in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Poke a small hole into each cake ball with a lollipop stick. Dip lollipop sticks into the confectioners' coating and stick one into each cake ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Melt remaining confectioners' coating in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Dip cake balls into the coating; tap to remove excess coating. Scatter sprinkles over the cake balls. Stick cake pops upright in the prepared foam block. Allow to dry completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

LEMON CAKE POPS



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This quick dessert hack gives you glazed lemon cake pops in a matter of minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie lemon bar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon water
Zest from 1 lemon
1 cake pop stick

Steps:

  • 1) Mix a glaze of water and powdered sugar.
  • 2) Roll that tangy lemon bar into a uniform ball.
  • 3) Dip the ball into the glaze.
  • 4) Sprinkle your pop with lemon zest.
  • 5) Pop it on the stick and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON MERINGUE PIE POPS



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What could be better than a slice of pie? Pie pops! Our frozen take on lemon meringue pie has a graham cracker crust, creamy lemon filling and a fluffy topping. Basically it's your own little piece of heaven-on a stick! See All 12 Pops of Summer

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (4-serving size) lemon instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt lemon burst
7 tablespoons coarsely crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and half-and-half with whisk 2 minutes. Beat in lemon juice and yogurt.
  • Pour about 1/3 cup mixture into each of 7 (5-oz) paper cups. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon graham crackers. Cover cups with foil; insert craft stick into center of each pop. (Or fill ice pop molds according to manufacturer's directions.) Freeze about 6 hours or until frozen.
  • When ready to serve pops, in small bowl, beat marshmallow creme and 1 tablespoon of the whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add remaining whipping cream, increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form. Remove each pop from cup. Spread top of each with about 2 tablespoons marshmallow mixture, forming meringue peaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Pop, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

LEMON MERINGUE POPS



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Provided by Raiza Costa : The Sweet Side of Life : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 12 lemons (660 grams)
2 cups (375 grams) granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups (280 grams) unsalted butter
9 large eggs
7 sheets (17 grams) gelatin
1 cup (230 grams) butter, at room temperature
2/3 cups (150 grams) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (40 grams) honey
1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup (120 grams) whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup (60 grams) wheat germ
1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking soda
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch salt
8 large egg whites
2 1/2 cups (500 grams) granulated sugar

Steps:

  • For the lemon curd: Line a 9-inch square pan with plastic wrap all the way up the sides and set aside. Combine the lemon zest and juice, granulated sugar, butter and eggs in a large mixing bowl, then transfer to the top of a double boiler and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 25 minutes.
  • Soak the gelatin in cold water until pliable, 5 minutes. Remove the gelatin from the water and squeeze it to remove excess moisture; add it to the warm lemon mixture and stir to melt. Pour into the prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface of the lemon curd. Freeze until firm, 4 hours.
  • For the graham cracker sticks: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the butter, brown sugar and honey in a bowl and whisk them together until pale yellow.
  • Add the flours, wheat germ, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and stir until combined with a wooden spoon.
  • On a lightly-floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut the dough into six 5-by-1-inch rectangles (a little thicker than a popsicle stick). Trim the edges so that they look like popsicle sticks. Transfer to a baking sheet and freeze the dough for 10 minutes.
  • Bake the graham cracker sticks until the edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Lift the lemon curd out of the pan using the plastic wrap overhang. Cut the curd into 6 "pops" and insert a graham cracker stick into each one. Refrigerate until the Swiss meringue topping is ready to use.
  • For the Swiss meringue topping: Combine the egg whites and granulated sugar in the top of a double boiler over set over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted. Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. (The mixture should be shiny and still slightly warm.) Continue to beat until room temperature.
  • Dip the lemon pops into the meringue to completely cover them. Use the back of a spoon to make the surface wavy.
  • Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch. Serve immediately.

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
Pinch of cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Basic Vanilla Cake, recipe follows, baked and cooled
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the lemon curd: Whisk the sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until thick, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until melted, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
  • Make the meringue: Whisk the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until the mixture is warm and the sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan; add the cream of tartar and vanilla and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Assemble the cake: Put 1 cake layer on a platter; spread the lemon curd on top, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge. Top with the second cake layer and press down gently. Cover the cake with the meringue, using the back of a spoon to make swirly peaks. Brown the meringue with a kitchen torch. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; butter the parchment and dust the pans with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Whisk 3 cups flour, the baking powder and salt in a bowl until combined. Beat 2 sticks butter and the sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium; beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. (The mixture may look separated at this point.)
  • Mix 1/2 cup water with the cream in a liquid measuring cup or bowl. Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour, until just smooth.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes are lightly golden on top and the centers spring back when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes out onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment. Trim the tops of the cakes with a long serrated knife to make them level, if desired.

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE



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This cake graced the cover of the February 2002 issue of Food and Wine and is my next "Big Dessert" it's absolutely beautiful.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 nine inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk, room temperature
9 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 1 dozen whites from extra large eggs)
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cake-----------.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Butter 2 9" round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment.
  • Butter the paper and dust the pans lightly with flour, tapping out any excess In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar with the butter at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • Beat in the flour mixture at low speed in 3 batches, alternating with the milk, beat until just smooth.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the surfaces.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool on racks for 10 minutes, then unmold onto the racks and let cool completely.
  • Curd------------.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • In a heavy medium sauce pan, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar, lemon juice and salt.
  • Add the butter and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until the curd is thick nd just beginning to simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Set the saucepan in the water bath and chill the curd, whisking occasionally.
  • Meringue------.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1" of water to a boil.
  • In the clean bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the sugar, egg whites and lemon juice.
  • Set the bowl over the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 6 minutes.
  • Return the bowl to the mixer and beat the meringue at medium speed for about 10 minutes, or until cooled to room temperature.
  • Continue beating at high speed until the meringue is thick, shiny and billowy, about 15 minutes longer.
  • Assemble the cake-----------.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim the cake tops to make them level.
  • Halve each cake horizontally.
  • Set 1 layer on a cake plate, cut side up, spread with 1/3 of the curd.
  • Set another layer on top and spread with another 1/3 of the curd.
  • Set another layer on top and spread the remaining curd, cover with the final layer of cake, cut side down.
  • With a large offset spatula, frost the sides of the cake with a thin layer of meringue.
  • Top the cake with the remaining meringue and swirl decoratively, then serve.
  • Make ahead: The layers can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for 2 days or frozen up to 1 month.
  • The curd can be refrigerated for 3 days.
  • The assembled cake can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9163.2, Fat 349.1, SaturatedFat 201.9, Cholesterol 3170.1, Sodium 3973.2, Carbohydrate 1404.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1057.3, Protein 134.2

Tips:

  • To make the perfect lemon curd, use fresh lemon juice and zest. This will give the curd a bright and tangy flavor.
  • Don't overcook the lemon curd. It should be thick and creamy, but not too thick or it will be difficult to work with.
  • When making the cake pops, use a cookie scoop to ensure that they are all the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Roll the cake pops in melted white chocolate before dipping them in the lemon curd. This will help the curd adhere to the cake pops.
  • Refrigerate the cake pops for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help them set and firm up.
  • Store the cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These lemon meringue cake pops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a baby shower, or just a simple get-together. With their bright and tangy flavor, these cake pops are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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