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Rich Lemon Meringue Cake Recipe

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Meet the Cook: My husband likes lemon meringue pie, so I figured this would appeal to him. It's become his favorite birthday cake. Our children are 14, 11, 8 and 3. -Debra Blair, Glenwood, Minnesota

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Rich Lemon Meringue Cake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

30 40 70

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
MERINGUE:
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and yolks; mix well. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Pour into greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack and cool completely.
For filling, combine sugar and flour in a heavy saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Place cake on a baking sheet; spoon filling on top of cake to within 1/2. of edge.
For meringue, let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Carefully spread over filling, sealing to edges of cake. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 365 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 153 mg cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Meringue Cake in Country Woman May/June 1996, p31

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2010 by jmmurd

I have made this cake and it was a real croud pleaser. I've had several requests for me to make this when going to pot luck dinners and I am always glad to bring it. There is never a crumb of cake left on the plate. Oh, did I mention it comes out a pretty as the picture?