Description
Lemon meringue cloud cake whisks classic dessert lovers into a realm of delicate citrus bliss. Pillowy meringue crowns zesty lemon curd, creating a heavenly confection that melts gracefully on your palate with each sublime bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) cake flour
- 1 jar (10 ounces or 280g) lemon curd
Sugar and Stabilizers:
- 1–½ cups (300g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1–½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Meringue Topping:
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and equipment, ensuring everything is clean and ready for cake creation.
- Sift cake flour with half the sugar, creating a light, airy mixture that will contribute to the cake’s delicate structure.
- In a pristine mixing bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and salt, gradually introducing the remaining sugar until the mixture transforms into glossy, sturdy peaks.
- Gently incorporate the flour mixture into the egg white meringue, using a delicate folding technique to maintain the batter’s voluminous nature.
- Transfer the airy batter into an ungreased tube pan, carefully eliminating potential air pockets by running a knife through the mixture.
- Position the pan on the lowest oven rack and bake at 350°F, watching for a golden-brown transformation and a dry surface, approximately 35-40 minutes.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, invert the pan and allow the cake to cool completely, which helps maintain its ethereal height.
- Once cooled, delicately release the cake from the pan’s edges using a thin knife.
- Slice the cake horizontally into two layers, creating a canvas for the lemon curd filling.
- Spread a generous layer of tangy lemon curd on the bottom layer, then reassemble the cake with its top layer.
- Whip fresh egg whites with cream of tartar, gradually adding sugar until the meringue forms stiff, glossy peaks.
- Artfully spread the meringue over the entire cake, creating elegant peaks and swirls that showcase your culinary craftsmanship.
- Optional: Use a kitchen torch to lightly caramelize the meringue’s peaks, adding a golden, toasted dimension to the dessert.
Notes
- Whip egg whites to perfection, creating a cloud-like base that melts in your mouth with delicate elegance.
- Transform simple ingredients into a stunning dessert that showcases the magic of precise baking techniques and carefully balanced flavors.
- Master the art of meringue by understanding how gentle folding and precise sugar incorporation create an airy, glossy topping that turns a classic cake into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg