Lemon Cake Pie Or Sponge

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A light and tangy lemon cake pie featuring a creamy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping, perfect for citrus lovers and suitable for any special occasion or afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Cream the sugar, flour, and butter together.
  2. Add the egg yolks, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, and milk; mix well.
  3. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the lemon mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into an unbaked pie shell.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 45 minutes until set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

787 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 36.1g 72% DV
Total Fat 46.1g 59% DV
Carbs 56.4g 21% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 13.2g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 540.5mg 24% DV
Potassium 732.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 660.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 172.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 3.1mcg 15% DV
Calcium 238.5mg 18% DV
Iron 7.6mg 42% DV
Diet fit High-protein
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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