Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemons, rich lemon curd, and fluffy meringue with this scrumptious Lemon Meringue Cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a true showstopper!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon Curd:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Meringue Topping:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cake: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla and lemon zest. Alternate adding flour mixture with milk and lemon juice. Divide batter, bake, and cool.
- Make the lemon curd: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan, cook until thickened, then stir in butter. Chill.
- Prepare the meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cake with lemon curd, top with second layer, spread meringue over the top and sides. Toast the meringue with a torch or broil until golden. Serve or refrigerate.
Notes
- Use a kitchen torch for best browning control.
- Cake and curd can be made a day ahead.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
