MOIST LEMON MERINGUE CAKE
After my husband was diagnosed with high cholesterol, I started looking for light recipes. With its fresh berries and meringue topping, this sponge cake quickly became a favorite.-Suzanne Premo of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Refrigerate until serving. In a large bowl, beat butter and remaining sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder, lemon zest and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot cake, sealing meringue to edges. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. , Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Cut into squares; serve with strawberry mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Alisha Sunar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the meringue was perfectly browned. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ulfat Ali
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Haris abbasi Abbasi
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The only thing I would change is to add a little more lemon zest to the batter. Otherwise, it was perfect.
Tuesdae Stenson
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the meringue was so light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make lemon meringue cake.