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Lemon Meringue Cake Bars

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

lemon meringue cake dessert

Lemon Meringue Cake Bars

A twist on the classic lemon meringue pie, these cake bars are perfect for a crowd.

Lemon Meringue Cake Bars

A twist on the classic lemon meringue pie, these cake bars are perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Meringue Topping:

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Assembly and Baking:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix until just combined.
  4. Beat in the egg and lemon zest.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Meringue Topping:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread the meringue over the cooled cake layer.
  3. Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Cutting and Serving:

  1. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  2. Cut into squares and serve.

Note: This recipe has been generated based on a combination of Lemon Meringue Pie (Recipe #86) and Cake Bars (a variant of many other recipes). The resulting dish is unique, but still familiar and delicious.