Lemon Meringue Cake

Health score
1%
Lemon Meringue Cake
215 min.
8
546kcal

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Indulge in the delightful layers of our Lemon Meringue Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances the tangy brightness of lemon with the sweet, airy texture of meringue. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, boasting a stunning presentation that will impress your guests at any gathering. With a preparation time of just over three and a half hours, this cake is well worth the wait, as it transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dessert.

The combination of a rich lemon pudding filling nestled between two fluffy meringue-topped cake layers creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Each bite offers a burst of citrusy goodness, complemented by the lightness of the meringue and the moistness of the cake. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this Lemon Meringue Cake is sure to elevate your dessert game.

Perfect for those who appreciate the art of baking, this recipe invites you to embrace your inner pastry chef. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll find joy in the process of creating this delightful cake. So gather your baking tools and get ready to impress with a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Ingredients

  • 2.9 oz jell-o lemon flavor pudding & pie filling instant (not )
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  •  egg yolk 
  • cups water 
  • 1.5 cups cake flour 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup shortening 
  • 0.7 cup milk 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs separated
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Make pudding mix as directed on box for pie, using all remaining filling ingredients. Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours or until chilled.
  2. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease sides of two 9- or 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, beat cake flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt, shortening, milk, vanilla and 4 egg yolks with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. (Batter will be stiff.)
  3. Spread evenly in pans.
  4. In small bowl, beat 4 egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Beat in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  5. Spread half of meringue over batter in each pan.
  6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meringue looks set and dry. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen meringues from edges of pans with point of knife if necessary. Carefully remove from pans and peel off paper. Cool completely with meringue sides up on cooling racks, about 1 hour.
  7. Spread 1 1/4 cups pudding over meringue on 1 cake layer.
  8. Place other cake layer, meringue side up, on first layer. Top with remaining pudding.
  9. Serve within 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories546kcal
Protein5.03%
Fat38.66%
Carbs56.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.91
Glycemic Load
50.83
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
6.5539129765137%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:545.65kcal
27.28%
Fat:23.78g
36.59%
Saturated Fat:6.36g
39.74%
Carbohydrates:77.94g
25.98%
Net Carbohydrates:77.38g
28.14%
Sugar:60.28g
66.97%
Cholesterol:134.63mg
44.88%
Sodium:296.55mg
12.89%
Alcohol:0.26g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:6.96g
13.93%
Selenium:19.3µg
27.58%
Phosphorus:120.86mg
12.09%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.86%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.46%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.98%
Vitamin K:10.45µg
9.96%
Calcium:93.64mg
9.36%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.81%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.56%
Folate:24.64µg
6.16%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.04%
Iron:0.85mg
4.7%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.56%
Vitamin A:217.1IU
4.34%
Copper:0.08mg
3.87%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.73%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.39%
Magnesium:12.13mg
3.03%
Potassium:91.62mg
2.62%
Fiber:0.56g
2.26%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.38%