Dessert Recipes

Lemon Meringue Layer Cakes

by atikalim  /   March 10, 2016

Yield
6 Servings
Prep Time
40mins
Cook Time
40mins
Difficulty Level
1 / 5

For the perfect sweet dinner ending, whip up these decadent lemon meringue layer cakes!

Ingredients

For Lemon Curd

Steps

01.

Preheat oven to moderate, 180 C. Lightly grease and line a 24 x 32 cm Swiss roll pan with baking paper.

02.

Beat eggs and ¾ cup sugar together 5 to 6 mins until thick. Fold in sifted combined flours. Pour into pan. Bake15 to 20 mins, until cooked when tested.

03.

To prepare lemon curd, whisk eggs and sugar together 1 to 2 mins, over gently simmering water in a heatproof bowl. Stir in juice, butter and zest. Cook 15 to 20 mins, stirring. Do not boil.

04.

Cut 12 rounds from cake to fit six 220 ml clear jars or glasses. Place one in each jar. Top with half curd. Repeat. Chill.

05.

Beat extra egg-whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until glossy. Beat in vanilla.

06.

Preheat grill on high. Pipe meringue onto cake. Grill for 30 to 60 secs until lightly golden

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