Special Dessert cakes : Mock Lemon Meringue Cake : 1 package (2 layer) lemon cake 2 cups prepared lemon pudding and pie filling 8 ounces frozen whipped topping; thawed Bake cake as directed on package in a 10" tube pan. Cool. Split into 3 layers. Stir pudding until smooth. Spread 1/3 of filling between layers and on top of cake. Frost sides and top with whipped topping. Refrigerate. . Lemon Meringue Cake with Strawberries: Makes 9 servings 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 ; Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray square pan, 9 x 9 x 2 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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