Best 12 Lemon Meringue Cake With Strawberries Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemon Meringue Cake with Strawberries, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy. This classic dessert features a moist and fluffy lemon cake as its foundation, topped with a luscious layer of homemade lemon curd that bursts with citrusy goodness. The crowning glory is the ethereal meringue frosting, light and airy, toasted to golden perfection. But that's not all; this recipe collection also offers a tantalizing selection of variations to satisfy every palate. Dive into the Strawberry Swirl Lemon Meringue Cake, where swirls of strawberry puree create a vibrant and fruity twist. For a delightful twist, try the Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, bite-sized treats perfect for parties or as a sweet surprise. And for those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Cake offers the same delightful flavors without compromising on texture. Whichever variation you choose, prepare to be captivated by the irresistible charm of this timeless dessert.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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.

STRAWBERRY MERINGUE CAKE



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"Guests say 'Wow!' when I present this torte," reports field editor Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas. "Mashed berries add flavor to the cream filling."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups orange juice
4 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 pints fresh strawberries, divided

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, orange juice, egg yolks and orange zest; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. , In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, a tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread the meringue evenly over cake batter. , Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks (meringue will crack). , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Mash 1/2 cup of strawberries with remaining sugar; fold into whipped cream. , Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving platter, meringue side up. Carefully spread with about two-thirds of the cream mixture. Slice the remaining berries; arrange half over cream mixture. Repeat layers. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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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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 WITH STRAWBERRIES



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Make and share this Lemon Meringue Cake with Strawberries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint strawberry, sliced (2 cups)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray square pan, 9×9×2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Beat flour, 1 cup sugar, the margarine, milk, baking powder, lemon peel, vanilla, salt and 2 egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  • Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat 2 egg whites in medium bowl on high speed until foamy.
  • Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is light brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • Top each serving with strawberries.

STRAWBERRY MERINGUE CAKE (MOSTACHON)



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
4 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
One 15.8-ounce pack Maria crackers, chopped
8 ounces (1 cup) cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 pounds sliced fresh strawberries, for garnishing

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch nonstick springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the sugar slowly, then the vanilla, baking powder, and salt while beating, about 2 more minutes. Turn the power off and fold in the walnuts and Maria crackers. Transfer to the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • For the frosting: In an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form and the mixture is smooth.
  • To assemble: Remove the cake from the oven. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove the springform. Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting all over the cake. Garnish with the strawberries and serve.

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES



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A fat-free frosting? You bet! A meringue frosting makes this cake special and heart friendly.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon or lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Beat flour, 1 cup sugar, the margarine, milk, baking powder, lemon peel, vanilla, salt and 2 egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Beat 2 egg whites in medium bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread over cake.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is light brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top each serving with strawberries.

AMARETTO MERINGUE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES & CHERRIES



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This Pavlova cake is inspired by the fruity filling of the Austrian dessert, Spanische Windtorte, with strawberries, cream, cherries and almonds

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

400g strawberries , hulled then halved or quartered (save a few whole with stalks on, to serve)
400g cherries , halved and pitted (save a few whole with stalks on, to serve)
50g icing sugar , plus 1 tbsp
600ml pot double cream
50ml amaretto
½ tsp almond extract
6 large egg whites
300g white caster sugar
¾ tsp white wine vinegar
100g flaked toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1 and cut 3 pieces of baking parchment to fit 3 baking sheets for the meringues (if you don't have 3 baking sheets, you can cook it in batches - simply divide the meringue mixture into 3 and cook separately). Using a plate or the base of a cake tin, draw a 20cm circle on each piece of parchment, then flip over so that the pencil side is facing down. Put 3 oven racks in your oven - if you only have 2 but have a large grill pan, this will work too, sat in the bottom of the oven.
  • Put the egg whites in a large bowl, and whisk with an electric hand whisk until thick and holding soft peaks. Start adding the sugar, 1 or 2 tbsp at a time, whisking continuously. When all the sugar has been incorporated, the meringue should be thick, glossy and holding stiff peaks. Add the vinegar and whisk again briefly. Use a blob of meringue to stick down the corners of each piece of parchment to the trays. Divide the meringue between the 3 circles on the parchment, swirling it towards the outline to make thin circles. Scatter the almonds over, saving a few to serve on top once assembled. Bake for 1 hr, then leave to cool in the oven.
  • When the oven is completely cold, remove the meringues and place somewhere cool and dry for up to 24 hrs, or assemble straight away. Toss the fruit with 1 tbsp icing sugar and set aside to macerate for 10-15 mins. Pour the cream, amaretto, almond extract and remaining icing sugar into a large bowl, and whisk until softly whipped. Use a little of the cream to stick your least successful meringue to a cake stand or plate. Spread over a third of the cream and scatter with some strawberries and cherries. Top with the remaining meringues, cream and fruit, finishing the top layer with the whole strawberries and cherries. Scatter over the remaining almonds and serve. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

SWEDISH MERINGUE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES AND ORANGE FILLING



Swedish Meringue Cake with Strawberries and Orange Filling image

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Strawberry     Orange     Almond     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
6 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, ground fine in an electric coffee or spice grinder
For the orange filling
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 pints strawberries, reserving 11 whole berries for garnish and the remaining ones chopped fine
1 cup well-chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Line the bottoms of 3 buttered 9- by 2-inch cake pans with rounds of wax paper, butter the paper, and dust the pans with flour, knocking out the excess. Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together the butter and 3/4 cup of the sugar until mixture is light and fluffy, add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and the milk in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture and beating well after each addition, and divide the batter among the prepared pans, spreading and smoothing it.
  • In the cleaned bowl with cleaned beaters beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks, add the remaining 1 cup sugar, a little at a time, and beat the meringue until it just holds stiff peaks. Fold in the almonds gently but thoroughly. (Do not beat in the almonds.) Spread the meringue over the batter, smoothing it, and bake the layers in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the layers cool in the pans on a rack. Run a knife around the edges, invert the layers onto rack, and discard the wax paper. The cake layers may be made 1 day in advance and kept wrapped in plastic wrap.
  • Make the orange filling:
  • In a heavy saucepan whisk together the sugar, the cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. In a bowl whisk together the zests, the juices, and the yolks and whisk the yolk mixture into the sugar mixture until the mixture is combined well. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking, boil it gently, whisking, for 2 minutes, and let it cool, whisking occasionally.
  • Arrange one of the layers, meringue side up, on a serving plate, spread half the orange filling on it, and spread half the chopped strawberries on the filling. Arrange another layer, meringue side up, on the strawberries, spread the remaining filling on it, and spread the remaining chopped strawberries on the filling. Arrange the remaining layer, meringue side up, on the strawberries. The cake may be assembled up to this point 6 hours in advance and kept covered with plastic wrap and chilled.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream until it holds soft peaks, beat in the confectioners' sugar, and beat the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Transfer the cream to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe a circle of it decoratively around the top edge of the cake. Pipe another circle of cream 1 inch inside the first circle, pipe a rosette in the center, and pipe another circle of cream around the base of the cake. Quarter lengthwise 10 of the reserved strawberries, arrange them decoratively inside the concentric circles, and arrange the remaining strawberry on the rosette.

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE



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I found this recipe in Weight Watchers 2010 Holiday Special Magazine and the photo is soooo pretty and enough differant from the other similar recipes I found here that I decided to post for safe keeping. Not sure when I'll get around to making it but it'll be the star of my next big get together. The ingrediants look scaled back to e a lighter version so I'm hoping the tangy taste with the soft cake texture will still be there. I wasn't sure how to put the cups +extra in the ingredients so added it after the item. Though there are a lot of steps, it's reported the cake can be made up to a month in advance and then frozen prior to frosting and serving. (what a nice way to have a special desert on hand and ready during the holidays)

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup nonfat milk, plus
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
3/4 cup sugar, plus
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fat free egg substitute, plus
2 tablespoons fat free egg substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
5 large egg whites
6 tablespoons lemon curd, prepared
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray 2 (9") round cake pans with nonstick spray.
  • Line bottoms with parchment or wax paper and spray paper with nonstick spray.
  • TO MAKE CAKE:.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
  • Whisk milk, 3/4 cup sugar, egg substitue, and oil in large bowl, whisk in flour mixture just until blended.
  • With electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks from.
  • Add remaining 4 Tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoons at a time, beating until firm peaks form.
  • With rubber spatula, gently fold beaten whites into flour mixture until no streaks of white remain.
  • Divide batter evenly among pans.
  • Bake until toothpick inserted into center of each layer comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
  • Run knife around each layer to loosen from pan.
  • Invert each layer onto rack; remove parchment paper.
  • Let cool completely.
  • With long serrated knife, split each layer in half to make a total of 4 layers.
  • Arrange 3 layers cut side up on work surface; spread each with 2 tablespoons lemon curd.
  • Place 1 layer filling side up on serving plate.
  • Top with 2 more layers, filling side up.
  • Cover with reamining cake layer, cut side down.
  • If making ahead can wrap cake tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze up to 1 month.
  • Let thaw in refrigerator overnight.
  • TO MAKE FROSTING:.
  • Whisk egg whites and sugar in large metal bowl of electric stand mixer,.
  • Set bowl in large saucepan over 1 inch of simmering water.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot, 5-7 minutes.
  • Transfer bowl to mixer; add vanilla.
  • With whisk attachment on medium-high speed, beat until stiff glossy peaks form and mixture is completely cool, 5-7 minutes.
  • Spread frosting at once over tiop and sided of cake.
  • ADD a FLOURISH:.
  • Flame frosting to add pizzazz, ignite a hand held torch and move flame continously in small circles over frosting until it is lightly browned as in a meringue pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 142.9, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 26.2, Protein 4.6

LEMON MERINGUE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SAUCE



Lemon Meringue Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce image

Reminiscent of a lemon meringue pie, but much easier, this delicious homemade cake is just the thing to help you celebrate!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free egg product
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cut-up rhubarb (about 1/2 pound)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 cup sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Beat all ingredients except Meringue and Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 17 to 21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Increase oven temperature to 400°. Make meringue. Spread over cake, sealing meringue to edge of pan.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is light brown; cool. Serve with Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce.
  • Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Beat in vanilla.
  • Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce: Heat rhubarb and sugar to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water; stir into rhubarb mixture. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender. Cool sauce. Stir in strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

FROZEN STRAWBERRY LEMON MERINGUE TORTE



Frozen Strawberry Lemon Meringue Torte image

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Frozen Dessert     Strawberry     Lemon     Summer     Gourmet

Yield torte

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the meringue layers
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
For the lemon filling
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream
For the strawberry filling
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1/3 cup strawberry preserves
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream
For the frosting
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1 1/4 cups will-chilled heavy cream
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
strawberries for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Make the meringue layers:
  • Line 2 buttered baking sheets with parchment paper or foil and on them trace 3 circles using the bottom of an 8 1/2-inch springform pan as a guide. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks, add the sugar gradually, beating, and beat the whites until they hold stiff glossy peaks. Transfer the meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip, beginning in the middle of each parchment circle pipe the meringue in a tight spiral to fill in each circle, and smooth the tops. Bake the meringues on 2 racks in a preheated 250°F. oven, switching the baking sheets from one rack to the other every 30 minutes, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until they are firm when touched and very pale golden. Remove the parchment with the meringue from the baking sheets, let the meringue cool on it, and peel off the parchment carefully. The meringue layers may be made 1 day in advance and kept, wrapped well in plastic wrap, at room temperature. With a serrated knife trim the meringue layers so that they will just fit inside the 3 1/2-inch springform pan.
  • Oil the pan, line it with plastic wrap, leaving on overhang, and arrange 1 of the meringue layers, smooth side down, in the bottom.
  • Make the lemon filling
  • In heavy saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the water, let it soften for 1 minute, and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the gelatin is dissolved. Whisk in the lemon juice, the sugar, the egg yolks, and zest and cook the mixture over moderately low heat, whisking constantly, until it registers 170°F. on a candy thermometer. Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir it occasionally until it is very thick but not set. In a bowl beat the cream until it holds soft peaks and fold it into the lemon mixture.
  • Pour the lemon filling over the meringue layer in the springform pan, top it with 1 of the remaining meringue layers, and freeze the torte for 1 hour, or until the lemon filling is firm.
  • Make the strawberry filling:
  • In a heavy saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the water, let it soften for 1 minute, and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the gelatin is dissolved. In a food processor or blender purée the strawberries with the preserves and the sugar, whisk the purée and the egg yolks into the gelatin mixture, and cook the mixture over moderately low heat, whisking constantly, until it registers 170°F. on a candy thermometer. Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir it occasionally until it is very thick but not set. In a bowl beat the cream until it holds soft peaks and fold it into the strawberry mixture.
  • Pour the strawberry filling over the meringue layer in the springform pan, top it with the remaining meringue layer, smooth side up, and fold the plastic wrap overhang over the top. Freeze the torte for 2 hours, or until it is frozen. The torte may be prepared up to this point 2 days in advance and dept wrapped well and frozen.
  • Make the frosting:
  • In a small saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the water, let it soften for 1 minute, and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the gelatin is dissolved. In a bowl beat the heavy cram and the sour cream with the confectioners' sugar until the mixture just holds stiff peaks, add the gelatin mixture in a stream, beating, and beat the frosting until it holds stiff peaks.
  • Remove the side of the pan and transfer the torte to a serving plate, discarding the plastic wrap. Spread a thin layer of the frosting on the top and side of the torte and freeze the torte for 10 minutes, or until the frosting is firm. Transfer the remaining frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip (such as a basket-weave tip), pipe it over the torte, and freeze the torte for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Let the torte stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving and garnish it with the strawberries.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the cake batter to ensure proper mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the cake batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake according to the recipe's instructions, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake. The toothpick should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • For the meringue, use egg whites that are at room temperature, as they will whip up more easily.
  • Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites while whipping to prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
  • Continue whipping the meringue until it is stiff and glossy.
  • When assembling the cake, spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and then top with the meringue.
  • Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue, if desired.

Conclusion:

This lemon meringue cake with strawberries is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy cake, tangy lemon curd, and sweet meringue, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So, next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this lemon meringue cake with strawberries a try!

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