Vodka Lemon-Meringue Layer Cake Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
Show: Emeril Live
Episode: Old Time Favorites
Lemon Sponge Cake:
4 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup sugar
1 lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Lemon Curd:
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Citron Syrup:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon-flavored vodka
Meringue Icing:
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup cold water
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot water
Lemon Sponge Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a bowl fitted with an electric mixer, whip the egg yolks, 1/3 cup of the sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla on medium-high speed until thick and almost doubled in volume. (The yolks will form slowly dissolving ribbons when the whip is lifted out.)
In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, being careful not to over mix. Sift half of the flour and cornstarch into the egg mixture, and gently fold to incorporate. Repeat with the remaining flour and cornstarch. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
Turn the cake180 degrees F, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the cake starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Lemon Curd: In the top of a double boiler, or in a stainless steel bowl, whisk together the yolks, sugar, and lemon juice. Place over simmering water and whisk until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until all incorporated.
Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down against the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cool, about 3 hours or overnight.
Citron Syrup: In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and vodka. Gently heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
To assemble the cake: Slice the cake into 3 layers horizontally. Place the top layer of cake in the bottom of the springform pan and brush with 1/3 of the citron syrup. Spread 1 cup of lemon curd on top and smooth evenly. Repeat with the remaining 2 cakes layers, citron syrup and lemon curd. Refrigerate while making the Meringue Icing.
In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and cold water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil, uncovered, until the syrup reaches the soft ball stage (240 degrees F) on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with an electric mixer until frothy. With the machine running, slowly pour the syrup down the sides of the bowl into the whites (being careful not to pour the syrup into the moving wire whisk). When all the syrup has been added, add the vanilla and continue beating until the mixture has cooled and is fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and water, and set aside.
Remove the cake from the refrigerator and unwrap. Remove the sides of the pan and spread the icing in a thin layer over the sides and top of the cake. Put the remaining icing in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and decoratively pipe rosettes on top of the cake.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Prior to serving, with a blowtorch, brown the meringue lightly.Are there any recipes out there titled ';Lemon Vodka Cake';?
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