Lemon Meringue Cake Recipe

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Lemon Meringue Cake
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
185
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package lemon or yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • filling:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 tsp butter
  • meringue:
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Directions:

  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.
  2. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
  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 peel. Cool completely.
  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.
  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.
  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. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 185.19 Kcal (775 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.84g 15%
Cholesterol 98.87mg 33%
Sodium 104.64mg 4%
Potassium 76.63mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.54g 7%
Sugars 17.56g 70%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 4.61g 9%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 20.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.69 Kcal (748 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.49g 15%
Cholesterol 95.4mg 33%
Sodium 100.97mg 4%
Potassium 73.94mg 2%
Total Carbs 19.82g 7%
Sugars 16.95g 70%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 4.45g 9%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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