Meringue cake with lemon cream and nuts
10 servings
60 minutes
Meringue cake with lemon cream and nuts is a refined delicacy from European cuisine, embodying tenderness and harmony of flavors. Crispy meringue layers combine with rich lemon cream, bringing freshness and a light tanginess. Nuts complement this flavor symphony by adding pleasant texture and deep aroma. This cake is perfect for festive gatherings as well as cozy home tea times. Its delicate balance between sweetness, citrus notes, and nutty accents makes it truly unforgettable. The cooled dessert soaked in cream acquires special tenderness, while the combination of layers turns it into a true culinary masterpiece.
1
Beat 150 g of soft butter with 0.5 cup of sugar.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 350 g
2
Since I usually use baking butter, which is quite strong, I slightly melt it.
3
Separate the whites and yolks of 3 eggs.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
4
Add 3 yolks to the mixture.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
5
Mix the dry ingredients: flour + baking powder and gradually add to the mixture while stirring, diluting with milk.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 0.5 glass
6
Mix everything thoroughly or beat on low speed.
7
Spread the dough on paper in a rectangular shape (mine is 31x22).
8
Whip 3 egg whites with 150 g of sugar.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
- Sugar: 350 g
9
Add ground nuts, mix well, and spread the mixture over the dough.
- Ground almonds: 100 g
10
Bake on the lowest rack of the oven for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees. Cool down.
11
In a thick-bottomed pot, mix 4 egg yolks, 100 g of sugar, lemon juice, and finely chopped lemon zest.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
- Sugar: 350 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons
12
Heat on low flame, stirring until the cream thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
13
Cool down.
14
Whip the cream and add it to the mixture. Stir.
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 1 glass
15
Cut the cake in half lengthwise.
16
Place the bottom part on a plate, cover it thickly with cream, and top it with the upper part.
17
Leave in the refrigerator for a few hours.
