Lemon Meringue Pie was one of the things I used to make as a child, although I would use one of those packet mixes, with the separate little bags containing the mix for each layer. I haven't made a proper one, from scratch. So, I did a bit of googling, to find the perfect recipe.
That's when I came across Nigella's Lemon Meringue Cake. Oh my goodness! Sponge, lemon, meringue, what's not to like? Plus, I don't have to make pastry. I've never been any good at making pastry, and for me, it's the most boring part of a lemon meringue anyway.
This is Nigella's picture - I forgot to take a photo of mine before we tucked in, but mine was much messier!
I am not sure how I've missed this recipe until now. I have all of Nigella's books and read them like novels. I don't think I've ever tried a recipe of hers which has failed, and our Christmas food comes almost entirely from Nigella Christmas. So, time to put that right.
This was a lovely recipe. Easy to follow, as always. My lemon curd ended up a bit too runny I think, but I can't blame Nigella. I'm a slapdash measurer at best, and sometimes these things matter. The result for a messy cook like me, was a slightly messy cake, but in a good way I think. But oh my goodness, it tasted amazing! We had friends over for Sunday lunch and I presented this for dessert. On a cake stand, with a glass lid, because a cake like this deserves all the presentation you can muster. In fact, I wish I'd have got the mini sparklers out!
Here's mine, mostly eaten. Mmmmm … it was yummy!
Give it a try. The recipe is here. It would be perfect for Mothers Day, or Easter. Just don't make it intending to transport it anywhere!
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