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Lemon Meringue Cake

Lemon Meringue Cake

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Savor the tangy sweetness of our Lemon Meringue Cake, a delectable treat combining citrusy zest with airy meringue.
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CourseCakes
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings6 peoples
Calories300kcal

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 1 egg
  • 50 g sugar
  • 50 g flour
  • 40 ml oil
  • 3 g baking powder
  • Lemon zest

For the lemon mousse:

  • 2 eggs
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 50 g sugar
  • 15 g butter
  • 1 sheet of gelatin 3g
  • 200 ml sugar-free whipped cream

For the meringue:

  • 150 g sugar
  • 50 g water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

  • For the base: Beat the eggs with the sugar and lemon zest. Then add the oil, flour and baking powder.
  • Pour the dough into a mold and bake at 180°C for 9 minutes.
  • For the mousse: In a saucepan, mix the sugar, lemon zest, eggs and lemon juice. Cook until thickened.
  • Then add the butter and hydrated gelatin. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool.
  • Whip the cream and add it to the cooled lemon mixture.
  • Moisten the bottom of the cake with a little milk and cover it with a layer of lemon mousse.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • For the meringue: Prepare a syrup by boiling water and sugar.
  • Start beating the egg whites, then drizzle in the boiling syrup while continuing to beat until you obtain a firm meringue.
  • Decorate the cake with the meringue and brown it using a kitchen blowtorch.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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