Lemon Cake with Italian Meringue

This fluffy and delicious lemon cake with Italian meringue will be a delight for your guests, with its soft consistency it will become the ideal cake to enjoy with a cup of coffee. Don't miss it!
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 6 San Juan® eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cups lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cups water
  • 5 San Juan® egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • peppermint, for decoration
Preparation
30 mins
1h
Low
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter until smooth, add the sugar, and gradually add the San Juan® Eggs.
  • Pour the lemon juice and zest into the flour mixture.
  • Add the sour cream and beat for 5 more minutes until integrated.
  • Pour the mixture into a previously greased and floured mold, bake for 1 hour. Let cool and set aside.
  • For the Italian meringue, in a small pot over medium heat, heat the sugar with water until obtaining a semi-thick syrup, set aside.
  • Beat the San Juan® Egg Whites until they double in volume and have a firm consistency, gradually add the lemon zest and syrup while continuing to beat until fully integrated.
  • With the help of a spoon, add meringue and make little waves.
  • Gently pass a torch over the meringue to achieve a golden color.

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