MOIST LEMON MERINGUE CAKE
After my husband was diagnosed with high cholesterol, I started looking for light recipes. With its fresh berries and meringue topping, this sponge cake quickly became a favorite.-Suzanne Premo of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Refrigerate until serving. In a large bowl, beat butter and remaining sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder, lemon zest and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot cake, sealing meringue to edges. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. , Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Cut into squares; serve with strawberry mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Amanda Shannie
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nuku Driza
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as moist as I would have liked.
MR Kill FF
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
george trepeklis
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert.
Patricia Kahi
[email protected]I've never made a lemon meringue cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out beautifully and it was a hit with my family.
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[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The meringue didn't brown and the cake was dry and crumbly.
everlyne barasa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The meringue was especially delicious.
Lional SKN
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. However, I found that the cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Adil 1234
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.
DeVante Williams
[email protected]This lemon meringue cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The meringue was light and airy, and it browned beautifully in the oven. I would definitely recomm