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Lemon Meringue Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 14 servings.
This cake tastes just like lemon meringue pie! Fresh lemon flavor shines through in the custard filling between the layers, and the light meringue frosting adds a fancy finish. It's not only a deliciously different dessert, but it's also a conversation piece!
Ingredients
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1 package lemon or yellow cake mix (regular size)
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1 cup water
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3 large eggs
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1/3 cup canola oil
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FILLING:
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1 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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4 teaspoons butter
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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MERINGUE:
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4 large egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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3/4 cup sugar
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
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2.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
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3.
For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 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 for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter and lemon zest. Cool completely.
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4.
For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
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5.
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on an ovenproof serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer.
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6.
Spread meringue over top and sides. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 347 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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