MERRY MERINGUE CAKE

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar at high speed until foamy.

3. 3

   Add 3/4 cup of the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are glossy and stand in soft peaks.

4. 4

   In large mixing bowl, beat together butter and remaining sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add egg yolks and beat until thoroughly blended.

6. 6

   In small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.

7. 7

   Add to batter alternately with milk, blending well after each addition.

8. 8

   Beat in lemon peel and juice.

9. 9

   Pour into 2 (8 x 1 1/2-inch round) cake pans lined on bottom with waxed paper.

10. 10

    Spread reserved meringue over batter in each pan, gently smoothing tops.

11. 11

    Bake for 25 minutes.

12. 12

    Turn off oven.

13. 13

    Let stand in oven 5 minutes.

14. 14

    Cool on wire racks.

15. 15

    To serve, stack layers on serving plate or platter.