SCOTT BIEBER'S LEMON MERINGUE CAKE
Although its meringue peaks make it look exactly like a pie, underneath the topping is a moist, lemon-flavored cake. This recipe, featured on "Martha Stewart Living" TV and brought to us by executive chef Scott Bieber, of Taste restaurant in New York City, combines elements of two classic confections into a singular dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Flour pans, tapping out excess; set aside. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and the lemon zest. Add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand in pans until cool, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove cakes from pans. Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes. Slice each cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place one layer on a serving platter. Spread with 1/4 cup lemon curd. Top with second layer of cake. Spread with 1/4 cup curd. Repeat with remaining cake and curd, finishing with a layer of cake. Transfer to refrigerator until ready to use, at least 2 hours.
- Remove cake from refrigerator. Spread a thin even layer of meringue over sides of cake. Mound the remaining meringue on top of cake. Use a handheld torch to brown meringue.
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[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Monjurul Islam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. The lemon curd was a bit too tart, and the meringue was a little too soft.
chasity hance
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The lemon curd filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue topping was perfectly browned and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Farhanwaheed Shaikh
[email protected]This cake was just okay. The lemon curd was a bit too tart for my taste, and the meringue was a little too soft.
Maureen Auma
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The lemon curd was tart and tangy, and the meringue was perfectly browned and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lene Vera
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The lemon curd was curdled, and the meringue was runny. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Rashed Rashed
[email protected]This cake was a labor of love, but it was well worth it! The lemon curd was smooth and tangy, and the meringue was perfectly browned and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Amadeo Khan
[email protected]This cake was good, but not great. The lemon curd was a bit too sweet, and the meringue was a little too soft.
MD Akash Ahmed
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! It was beautiful and delicious. The lemon curd was tart and flavorful, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nelson Njoroge
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with this cake. The lemon curd was too tart for my taste, and the meringue was a bit too soft.
precious chukwuashi
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The lemon curd filling was tart and tangy, and the meringue topping was perfectly browned and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Davina Simba
[email protected]Not a fan of lemon desserts, so this cake wasn't really my thing.
Tashkeel Gill
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert for a summer party. The cake was light and refreshing, and the lemon curd and meringue added just the right amount of sweetness.
Shazaan Ali
[email protected]The cake was very dense and the meringue was a little too sweet for my taste. Overall, it was okay.
John Bunney
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The lemon curd was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue was light and fluffy.
Amanda Eaton
[email protected]I've never made a lemon meringue cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. The cake was light and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly tangy.
shehroz gamer
[email protected]This lemon meringue cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the tart lemon curd and the sweet meringue was perfect.