Description
Lemon Meringue Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a tangy lemon flavor with a fluffy meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke holes throughout the cake using a fork or skewer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour the mixture over the cooled cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- While the cake chills, prepare the meringue topping. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the chilled cake from the refrigerator and spread whipped topping over the top. Then, layer the meringue on top of the whipped topping.
- Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue or place it under the broiler for a few minutes, keeping a close watch to avoid burning.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Lemon Meringue Poke Cake!
Notes
- Ensure to watch the meringue closely when browning to avoid burning it.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70