LEMON MERINGUE CAKE
This is a cake recipe I got from Taste of Home, quite some time ago. It is very popular with us with it's tangy lemon flavour and something I prepare often when we are having company. Cook times are approximate.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For cake, cream together butter and sugar.
- Beat in egg plus egg yolks.
- Sift together dry ingredients.
- Stir vanilla into milk.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Mix well and pour into a buttered and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
- Bake at 350*F for 25 to 30 minutes, til top springs back when lightly touched.
- REmove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For filling, stir together in top of double boiler, sugar and flour.
- Stir in egg yolks, water, lemon peel and lemon juice.
- Cook over simmering water until mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Remove from heat.
- Let cool 5 minutes, then stir in butter until melted.
- Mix well.
- Let cool completely.
- For meringue beat together egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Continue to beat while slowly adding sugar, until stiff peaks form and is glossy.
- To assemble, place cake on oven proof plate, spread with lemon filling then cover completely with meringue.
- Bake at 350*F until meringue is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Serve to some very appreciative friends and family!
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Jayaprakash Jaya
[email protected]This cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
mark green
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The meringue topping was runny and the cake was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ayana Nkrumah
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the lemon curd filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.
Jabir m Idris
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cake was beautifully presented and the flavors were well-balanced.
PKBRO GEMING
[email protected]This cake was a great way to use up some extra lemons. The flavor was bright and citrusy, and the texture was light and fluffy.
Anass Elhansali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The lemon curd was perfectly balanced and the meringue topping was divine.
Nepal Top Dj
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The final product was stunning and tasted even better than it looked.
Royness Putuka
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! The cake was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Brezny
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The lemon curd filling was perfectly tart and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. It was a hit with my family and friends.
thomas ochar
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and the lemon curd was tangy. However, the meringue topping was a bit too sweet for my taste.
arbhanger
[email protected]The cake was easy to make, but the meringue topping didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. It was a bit too runny.
Dashin Watson
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The lemon curd was very flavorful.
Victoria Smith
[email protected]The cake was delicious and the recipe was easy to follow. I would definitely make it again.
Asfandyar Afridi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and produced a delicious cake. The lemon curd was smooth and tangy, and the meringue was perfectly browned. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
boniface mwaniki
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. The lemon curd filling is tangy and sweet, and the meringue topping is light and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
sairi Cob
[email protected]This lemon meringue cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.