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Lemon Meringue Cake


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Serves one pie, 6-8 srvings | Prep Time | Cook Time 45 minutes

Why I Love This Recipe

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home booklet and had to try it. It was a hit at my family's Sunday supper. It's delicious and I just love the different textures of this cake. Wha's great about this recipe is that no part of the four eggs is wasted!


Ingredients You'll Need

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg plus 2 egg yolks
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

FILLING:
2 egg yolks
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

MERINGUE:
4 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar


Directions

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and yolks; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Mix well. Add vanilla.


2. Pour into greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes then remove to wire rack and cool completely.


3. In heavy saucepan, combine egg yokls, water, sugar, flour and peel; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stire for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice and butter. Place cake on baking sheet; spoon filling on top of cake to 1/2 inch from the edge.


4. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beat on high for 1 minute. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each. Beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Carefully spread over filling, sealing to edges of cake. Bake at 305 degrees (F) for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.


Questions, Comments & Reviews


it looks delicious

my dad really likes lemon meringue pie and i think he would like this too!!

in the UK we can buy sponge flan cases which I sometimes use either on the base only or to 'sandwich' the lemon filling and then coat the whole outside (top and sides) with the meringue - great when entertaining lots of people

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