Lemon Meringue Cake

April 09, 2015

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My Lemon Meringue cake is light, tender and lemon packed. Filled with lemon curd and covered in the most pillowy soft meringue, it's easy to make and makes the perfect afternoon treat!

For the cake:
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup caster sugar
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 large eggs
1tsp vanilla extract
2 and 1/2 cups plain flour
1tbsp baking powder
Pinch of salt,
1 cup milk
For the filling:
1/2 cup lemon curd
For the frosting:
3 large egg whites
1 cup caster sugar
3tbsp water
Pinch salt
Pinch of Cream of Tartar
Lemon peel to garnish, optional

Preheat oven to 350F and grease and line two 8 inch round cake tins. Place butter, sugar and lemon zest into a large bowl and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes on med-high speed. Add in eggs and...
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Nutritions

Calories
444

Sodium
88mg
3% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

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