Lemon meringue cake –Get ready to impress your guests with a dessert that’s as zesty as your personality—it’s the Lemon Meringue Cake! This delightful treat not only looks stunning; it tastes like a sunny day wrapped in a fluffy blanket of meringue. So grab your apron, channel your inner pastry chef, and let’s whip up some lemony goodness that’ll make everyone go “Mmm!”
Lemon Meringue Cake
First, behold the beauty of our main star:
This cake is a three-part masterpiece: the buttery cake base, a tangy lemon curd filling, and the crowning glory—swirls of sweet meringue. Who needs a fancy bakery when you can all become cake wizards right in your own kitchen?
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan. Feel free to channel your inner cake ninja at this stage.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. It’s like giving your butter a luxurious spa treatment!
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Then, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Slowly add the dry mixture to the creamy goodness, alternating with the milk, like a well-practiced dance.
- Finish it off with that zesty lemon juice and zest! Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Get ready to rock that kitchen clock!
- While the cake is baking, let’s create some meringue magic. In a bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Just imagine you’re concocting a fluffy cloud!
- Once your cake is cool, spread the lemon curd over the top, fully embracing that citrus thrill. Then, pile on the meringue, creating mountains and swirls because we all need a little artistic chaos in our lives.
- Bake the meringue at 325°F (160°C) for about 10 minutes, just until it gets that golden kiss. Let it cool, slice it up, and prepare for compliments galore!
There you have it! Your Lemon Meringue Cake is not only a treat for the eyes but also a refreshing delight for the taste buds. Serve it up at your next gathering, sit back, and watch the delicious chaos unfold as everyone fights for the last piece!