LEMON MERINGUE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES

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A fat-free frosting? You bet! A meringue frosting makes this cake special and heart friendly.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon or lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Beat flour, 1 cup sugar, the margarine, milk, baking powder, lemon peel, vanilla, salt and 2 egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Beat 2 egg whites in medium bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread over cake.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is light brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top each serving with strawberries.

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