Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue & Lemon Curd Celebration Candles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQk3AAajlIqYlRogya0VUhI2lpwb5K8VO4Mk0nzcNJGbFNG-kiZzzcY47eISNPKOkasYYL6ljUeDtsLlHSV33aOx6JAak-D-QHKNczbbgjugps7f4BdzuPUMGBLqJZviLN7Gu4wARBfxq/s1600/IMG_9171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQk3AAajlIqYlRogya0VUhI2lpwb5K8VO4Mk0nzcNJGbFNG-kiZzzcY47eISNPKOkasYYL6ljUeDtsLlHSV33aOx6JAak-D-QHKNczbbgjugps7f4BdzuPUMGBLqJZviLN7Gu4wARBfxq/s1600/IMG_9171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love looking back at old posts.   Sort of.  Sometimes I cringe at photos I took with my iphone, other times it brings back a great memory... and delicious dessert.  I've included one of my original first posts (5 years ago) below that I'm revisiting today - Lemon Meringue Cupcakes.  I realize that citrus season is in the winter, but for me, nothing is as springy as a lemon dessert.  Actually lemon anything.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWaybpeTZoXOB9K-wX5nZpU8njAwZemPzRV1IJk7SOc04ZOZcRAd6RmgFKXpZBgSVF1r7ZrXFJ96L0fz96Rc_DnPCgkQ_R_wk8eftkGtE0fgtjrMAZW8-Y4elPokow2LBc8ZA0wu4wkuv/s1600/IMG_9152.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWaybpeTZoXOB9K-wX5nZpU8njAwZemPzRV1IJk7SOc04ZOZcRAd6RmgFKXpZBgSVF1r7ZrXFJ96L0fz96Rc_DnPCgkQ_R_wk8eftkGtE0fgtjrMAZW8-Y4elPokow2LBc8ZA0wu4wkuv/s1600/IMG_9152.jpg" width="426" /></a>Today, I'm making these in honor of Emma's Mimi's birthday - like me, she's crazy about any thing lemon and cupcakes.  While I haven't shared these cupcakes on the blog in years, they are one of my favorite to make: white cake topped with lemon curd and swiss meringue.<br /><br />I've topped them with my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles in Lemon Curd</a> - a new color for spring.  They are perfectly lemony in color with a beautiful natural subtle hue.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F03%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8ZFLlsV8dwo%2FUzG-VA_cnhI%2FAAAAAAAAWAQ%2FkFiIZAR2VPg%2Fs1600%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg&description=Lemon%20Meringue%20Cupcakes%20%3A%20So%20Easy.%20%20Step-by-Step%20instructions."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Products used :<br /><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles in Lemon Curd</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/giant-starburst-tip">Jumbo Starburst Tip</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags">18" Disposable Piping Bag</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/brown-cupcake-muffin-papers-100-papers">Brown Cupcake Liners</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3Gsv1p5d1y7ydkPcBQ6vrbf4PK1c_IvUGfXOFq5JrTQNjgZaEfqB0OW-JbCfksYCTOZjjG3HOJ_b0iYt3kJqFZuN7E-Uhccptsw0DETfKNZ_O7r1eK3EoWqLSGZSS3Dr7CRYJ-s5pAsG/s1600/IMG_9102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3Gsv1p5d1y7ydkPcBQ6vrbf4PK1c_IvUGfXOFq5JrTQNjgZaEfqB0OW-JbCfksYCTOZjjG3HOJ_b0iYt3kJqFZuN7E-Uhccptsw0DETfKNZ_O7r1eK3EoWqLSGZSS3Dr7CRYJ-s5pAsG/s1600/IMG_9102.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVggcfcTSA8E6TsP7pqK_5EIljiSR4un6KgdXvoS684qxbJUK72xBAmsUvGzCmKdrg4zPOkEZg84YR1kjYw2GHO5amqFX9fTF7kT1CCy0t9HAr1qO2RyjJmYgpbnPIqIIjx-5_REnQE1d6/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVggcfcTSA8E6TsP7pqK_5EIljiSR4un6KgdXvoS684qxbJUK72xBAmsUvGzCmKdrg4zPOkEZg84YR1kjYw2GHO5amqFX9fTF7kT1CCy0t9HAr1qO2RyjJmYgpbnPIqIIjx-5_REnQE1d6/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>The cupcakes can come from a box, and the curd can be store-bought, or everything can be made from scratch.  If you're feeling ambitious today (unlike me) and would like to make everything from scratch, here is my recipe for <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/lemon-butter-cake-with-simple-lemon.html">Lemon Butter Cake</a> that would be great to use for the cupcake element, and here is link to my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/lemon-curd-homemade-gifts-for-mothers.html">Lemon Curd recipe</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Lemon Meringue Cupcakes</i></span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F03%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8ZFLlsV8dwo%2FUzG-VA_cnhI%2FAAAAAAAAWAQ%2FkFiIZAR2VPg%2Fs1600%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg&description=Lemon%20Meringue%20Cupcakes%20%3A%20So%20Easy.%20%20Step-by-Step%20instructions."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><i>Get my <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><br />24 Cupcakes - Vanilla or Lemon (from a mix or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/lemon-butter-cake-with-simple-lemon.html">homemade</a>) <br />Lemon Curd (store-bought or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/lemon-curd-homemade-gifts-for-mothers.html">homemade</a>)<br />Swiss Meringue (recipe below)<br /><br />Bake cupcakes as directed.  Let cool for 30 minutes before topping.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9F2GasX-syuv9FxdNyCSjGG7Mk2_sECjtEL09-xJrZqfjZwMC7KB-9ZpUpPEzsNA-ea0Ij3Pzepq9trD06rEOPnPbi996e65GuOykHh1vmQjP8FdG0KdWBlXn_3dF60kjeE-EbPvvLJQ/s1600/IMG_9092.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9F2GasX-syuv9FxdNyCSjGG7Mk2_sECjtEL09-xJrZqfjZwMC7KB-9ZpUpPEzsNA-ea0Ij3Pzepq9trD06rEOPnPbi996e65GuOykHh1vmQjP8FdG0KdWBlXn_3dF60kjeE-EbPvvLJQ/s1600/IMG_9092.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Gently split each cupcake to allow lemon curd to get into the cake.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB7pbWXz9E1YdlMIf8DMmYIerq4APyQ5o524VBJ8DL1sHQGoU_Hf9F3S0i5LCHrzmEtQOzgAOJK5IDm0AJGPecsqME28MEg1qWAePNQaLf1ALnXpGUletZ3sB0cRBxJkRPYwz5-pQnjmp/s1600/IMG_9093.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB7pbWXz9E1YdlMIf8DMmYIerq4APyQ5o524VBJ8DL1sHQGoU_Hf9F3S0i5LCHrzmEtQOzgAOJK5IDm0AJGPecsqME28MEg1qWAePNQaLf1ALnXpGUletZ3sB0cRBxJkRPYwz5-pQnjmp/s1600/IMG_9093.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Dollop lemon curd on generously.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2-Snp5DJhqzjC3U2LLgkSc84OM9yUTUF_2pZN-b3qUg93h2xMYnlQG6YpZk3tnXWqBb4rnFM5mysp_xuONpnEy6RpNfVtn9xn3mhn2OO6X3rtw7vX_ceXrySI_16m8I0KzHj0AW1lBqf/s1600/IMG_9096.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2-Snp5DJhqzjC3U2LLgkSc84OM9yUTUF_2pZN-b3qUg93h2xMYnlQG6YpZk3tnXWqBb4rnFM5mysp_xuONpnEy6RpNfVtn9xn3mhn2OO6X3rtw7vX_ceXrySI_16m8I0KzHj0AW1lBqf/s1600/IMG_9096.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Put Swiss Meringue in a large piping bag (<a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">18" Disposable Bags</a>) fitted with the <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/giant-starburst-tip">Giant Starburst Tip, $4</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxeceJ30-ZLXvT-dwG29tCbNdcAVC5zA-WVC4CwQF4d8cybENcyHYfYXnr6-jR0HhXzU4S_C6vy4kf_pzGbdMQy9pJXrDWQLE_Ng9iAUy7gLNZ3cmEwoP83nqyKt8Uj2nVk07uunnpH4m/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxeceJ30-ZLXvT-dwG29tCbNdcAVC5zA-WVC4CwQF4d8cybENcyHYfYXnr6-jR0HhXzU4S_C6vy4kf_pzGbdMQy9pJXrDWQLE_Ng9iAUy7gLNZ3cmEwoP83nqyKt8Uj2nVk07uunnpH4m/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6WvRYIii0C1PPoWzdpn-mWxLq1a95Tf2mSJgFujjEKvkTVreEr1f6_5FTG4GB0eXUF8tvoi9AR0YgjahZQQuTZX4o2dtVw3j9c1FSUPab73p3lfgo-leb_zug2cR6A2OyoemvBYsCZjr/s1600/IMG_9123.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6WvRYIii0C1PPoWzdpn-mWxLq1a95Tf2mSJgFujjEKvkTVreEr1f6_5FTG4GB0eXUF8tvoi9AR0YgjahZQQuTZX4o2dtVw3j9c1FSUPab73p3lfgo-leb_zug2cR6A2OyoemvBYsCZjr/s1600/IMG_9123.jpg" width="274" /></a></div>Pipe meringue in swirls on top of the lemon curd cupcakes.<br /><br /><br />Optional : To toast the top of the meringue, place the cupcakes under the broiler (set to about 400 degrees) in the oven for 30 seconds.  OR, use a kitchen blowtorch, like I did here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XQGgKFwWsHCNc-g53cPYFNUkeLeGbOc_uE1CdhZuHdV5kwpiIt7FFadSz2rKda67he1smVJfLZjjXu9EcYr_g7yuw5Hu2LjdJLmOizsfjMMH2cwdwMsP36OR5aZqyIRSvdVl5_wqwyHS/s1600/IMG_9106.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XQGgKFwWsHCNc-g53cPYFNUkeLeGbOc_uE1CdhZuHdV5kwpiIt7FFadSz2rKda67he1smVJfLZjjXu9EcYr_g7yuw5Hu2LjdJLmOizsfjMMH2cwdwMsP36OR5aZqyIRSvdVl5_wqwyHS/s1600/IMG_9106.JPG" width="400" /></a><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Swiss Meringue</span></i><br /><br />4 egg whites<br />1 cup of sugar<br />1 pinch of cream of tarter<br /><br />In the top bowl of a double boiler (glass bowl sitting on a sauce pan with simmering water), whisk together egg whites, sugar and cream of tarter.   <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn2POsV-_yJw-IunrHxJiQqT3iECMhvpoYLPPFlFr9kpOos00ZWG6NYRandQplTdRUYd0ySSrFIF5LSIOhayllmMAu7fcmf4fbkQ_0pK6wEz5ed-ClObsywDNB39M0G21EEmV7E3dBJ1l/s1600/IMG_9088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn2POsV-_yJw-IunrHxJiQqT3iECMhvpoYLPPFlFr9kpOos00ZWG6NYRandQplTdRUYd0ySSrFIF5LSIOhayllmMAu7fcmf4fbkQ_0pK6wEz5ed-ClObsywDNB39M0G21EEmV7E3dBJ1l/s1600/IMG_9088.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Cook mixture in the double boiler over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.  If you rub the mixture between your fingers, you should be able to tell if the sugar has dissolved.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ey37VNgYJDUrJ7YiAxPTy4qQ-hlRvd5Zeu7TPwl3S900qXDGxSfRx80gS8d2hkXVm5AXZD5kM6CnFxyKd0j1Ztr9QpMdDOtzhX6euDAWIYO-4XNSRxSexotxZ4Q2jCNByzr8W6LiSlBA/s1600/IMG_9091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ey37VNgYJDUrJ7YiAxPTy4qQ-hlRvd5Zeu7TPwl3S900qXDGxSfRx80gS8d2hkXVm5AXZD5kM6CnFxyKd0j1Ztr9QpMdDOtzhX6euDAWIYO-4XNSRxSexotxZ4Q2jCNByzr8W6LiSlBA/s1600/IMG_9091.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Transfer the mixture to your kitchen aid fitted with the whisk attachment.  Whisk on high for 7-10 minutes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4aPdYzkM2jW6-nwYGdauBT8JriSlGCtQP-gehrhz3i9j-qJftxbydm5uNohsin03KSzjzHALzvKPu8CanvoNa36zMxj4X457F0D5g6P7ZwFChHiacmOHaIec8JGdwM-paSHs3wYa5QmfL/s1600/IMG_9095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4aPdYzkM2jW6-nwYGdauBT8JriSlGCtQP-gehrhz3i9j-qJftxbydm5uNohsin03KSzjzHALzvKPu8CanvoNa36zMxj4X457F0D5g6P7ZwFChHiacmOHaIec8JGdwM-paSHs3wYa5QmfL/s1600/IMG_9095.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />The mixture will cool and froth into a thick meringue as it whips.  Beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag, or spread directly on lemon curd.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo3NW_vCKxw6c-DX2g_X3kwgKQHguvLk_ZOLgzkLDcDKRFXcQmVayBUDGBvLZi2kpF7hZuIw3NDWKEYHJNbwWTfD7rjC3fdUP15twzrR1RzDEzWy__riEKE2dFcrTMRnDvArYdGKvLx__/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo3NW_vCKxw6c-DX2g_X3kwgKQHguvLk_ZOLgzkLDcDKRFXcQmVayBUDGBvLZi2kpF7hZuIw3NDWKEYHJNbwWTfD7rjC3fdUP15twzrR1RzDEzWy__riEKE2dFcrTMRnDvArYdGKvLx__/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg" width="140" /></a>Here is the easy-to-pin strip!<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F03%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8ZFLlsV8dwo%2FUzG-VA_cnhI%2FAAAAAAAAWAQ%2FkFiIZAR2VPg%2Fs1600%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg&description=Lemon%20Meringue%20Cupcakes%20%3A%20So%20Easy.%20%20Step-by-Step%20instructions."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />......<br /><br />Now, you can enjoy a flashback of some fine photography from years past : )<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7JiFN6aaPMIU3pa6Lr8A4IC1rTUTy4BglrZ4_-AnV0nGFCk4ebet1c760nGMWnktb1zl1JYOxFTOOaoaX02gEt6SJqgj4opIe0zV1axcMca0Xyry6QDu0SOSFRZ57kPucSG_dexdyJc/s1600-h/Lemon+Meringue+Cupcake+Pink+Flowers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367701347429852450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7JiFN6aaPMIU3pa6Lr8A4IC1rTUTy4BglrZ4_-AnV0nGFCk4ebet1c760nGMWnktb1zl1JYOxFTOOaoaX02gEt6SJqgj4opIe0zV1axcMca0Xyry6QDu0SOSFRZ57kPucSG_dexdyJc/s400/Lemon+Meringue+Cupcake+Pink+Flowers.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br /><div>For my friend's birthday party last night, I created these refreshing Lemon Meringue Cupcakes.  I picked these "Naked Ladies" (pink flowers) from my backyard - I love them in big bunches. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7JiFN6aaPMIU3pa6Lr8A4IC1rTUTy4BglrZ4_-AnV0nGFCk4ebet1c760nGMWnktb1zl1JYOxFTOOaoaX02gEt6SJqgj4opIe0zV1axcMca0Xyry6QDu0SOSFRZ57kPucSG_dexdyJc/s1600-h/Lemon+Meringue+Cupcake+Pink+Flowers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; 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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue & Lemon Curd Celebration Candles

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Lemon Butter Cake with Simple Lemon Glaze

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFA7bu0r0OVPET4cbJIxebyLXZ_KWVi4bZbPqP9TCgdmwxH7pnHRuZ_cYb6aI0Do-KLXu89xm1DcauH0UX1y_kRtQnyvZW1sInJGeE6Fb25h8KKqcJ-U85_gzEPZYJ2IabHJ3DMR8X_lo/s1600/IMG_2075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFA7bu0r0OVPET4cbJIxebyLXZ_KWVi4bZbPqP9TCgdmwxH7pnHRuZ_cYb6aI0Do-KLXu89xm1DcauH0UX1y_kRtQnyvZW1sInJGeE6Fb25h8KKqcJ-U85_gzEPZYJ2IabHJ3DMR8X_lo/s640/IMG_2075.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not above using a cake mix.  In fact, two nights ago I was really in the mood for lemon cake.  So, I got out a white cake mix, added some lemon zest and juice - presto.  Lemon cake.  I made it into a loaf shape and drizzled it with a glaze.</div><div></div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Flemon-butter-cake-with-simple-lemon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-V9sIoM4oyuQ%2FUUEwqKi7T9I%2FAAAAAAAARao%2F7R35H-VlGso%2Fs640%2Flemon-cake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Butter%20Cake%20with%20Simple%20Glaze%20%23SpringRecipe"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoLFNn9sPQ3H4M03MBxvHXZhyB-BNE2HEtDCqJzE-ausm0w0hLsvuEe0mqLCTrSZu6t0NFoCSdF-tNMfLtwQEEQBBtdqGyHJUVcXRz7Fw948L2F5lfL9UU_1YlQ18ekf4QGmfy-tzDiI/s1600/IMG_2125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoLFNn9sPQ3H4M03MBxvHXZhyB-BNE2HEtDCqJzE-ausm0w0hLsvuEe0mqLCTrSZu6t0NFoCSdF-tNMfLtwQEEQBBtdqGyHJUVcXRz7Fw948L2F5lfL9UU_1YlQ18ekf4QGmfy-tzDiI/s640/IMG_2125.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div></div><div><br />After I cut into a piece, I thought... this would make a nice new blog header for spring.</div><div></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxd2G4-Aju9HBdAjxe8spaqnDHkKTZFEOEa2CwNsLchOST7Q8rtmC-s8ZWFrFE0TaoWZIi5JMg8NxOTq-PhrOLqJSL3DXaUpIaOh8BztcIsuSbFBUpuoCw11sgBvLfn7eqXAQv9Wm9hHs/s1600/IMG_2127.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxd2G4-Aju9HBdAjxe8spaqnDHkKTZFEOEa2CwNsLchOST7Q8rtmC-s8ZWFrFE0TaoWZIi5JMg8NxOTq-PhrOLqJSL3DXaUpIaOh8BztcIsuSbFBUpuoCw11sgBvLfn7eqXAQv9Wm9hHs/s640/IMG_2127.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div></div><div><br />So, today, with only a few slices of the original cake remaining I needed to make another lemon cake for my photo shoot.  I was planning to make another quick white-cake-mix-turned-lemon-cake-loaf, when I discovered that I was out of cake mix.  No big deal, I thought, I'll just whip up a cake from scratch - I had everything I needed.<br />  </div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmqgajmOp1gtZxdAG4p4aVoi9TKugO5pBC8JomZubSUgGcEoAFiYotS5cLre6Gb_vl8UZtXtPC6x4ZSbG1xIIl437ONg-UhjZg81SLhNGX7T8pYylAr33yGWtIQzCR9jlW5jImQjgcUI/s1600/IMG_2091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmqgajmOp1gtZxdAG4p4aVoi9TKugO5pBC8JomZubSUgGcEoAFiYotS5cLre6Gb_vl8UZtXtPC6x4ZSbG1xIIl437ONg-UhjZg81SLhNGX7T8pYylAr33yGWtIQzCR9jlW5jImQjgcUI/s640/IMG_2091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>  </div><div>Let me tell you... the homemade version was hands down the better cake.  It was like slicing into a baked stick of lemony butter.  It probably didn't help that I helped myself to a big slice when it was still warm from the oven.  It was dense, but light - and just the right amount of lemon.</div><div></div><div>Please, treat yourself to a homemade cake.  It really took me hardly any time at all.  I bet you already have everything in your pantry...</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRiFG7j74GcX-VaGqiDKSxEaEpD3tswHhcxM6bdr4kTWw9PjefrAcw3suPt9QONSNVnz0009WZaUowdsKnP-5Ur0UVJCPsWDe3szsk_QdAcUOhebN84JgBHNrZ-VXSV2P5yZgocHDNuU/s1600/lemon-cake.jpg" style="clear: left; 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Lemon Butter Cake with Simple Lemon Glaze

I'm not above using a cake mix.  In fact, two nights ago I was really in the mood for lemon cake.  So, I got out a white cake mix, added...

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Lemon Curd | Homemade Gifts for Mother's Day

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpVC9XKsm8PpgwzHA9huIiCtiNBez87I9XGgdAw19v0CwO-soRpo5zbRvpn8r4DUz5jT9RxAmxojLqLLc55XOXrHimR6svnvJz596chNeCMKO7hwbVftiODGEMXWAJlDjPpNurua3wSVz/s1600/lemon2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpVC9XKsm8PpgwzHA9huIiCtiNBez87I9XGgdAw19v0CwO-soRpo5zbRvpn8r4DUz5jT9RxAmxojLqLLc55XOXrHimR6svnvJz596chNeCMKO7hwbVftiODGEMXWAJlDjPpNurua3wSVz/s640/lemon2.jpg" width="606" /></a></div><br />I love stocking my pantry and refrigerator with homemade ingredients that I can pull out and make something at the last minute.  This Lemon Curd Cream can be used in so many ways- it easily elevates anything it touches!  If I need a last minute dessert, I can buy a <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/04/vanilla-pound-cake-with-lemon-curd.html" target="_blank">pre-made pound cake and some berries and end up with the most wonderful (and stunning) dessert</a> (like I did <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/04/vanilla-pound-cake-with-lemon-curd.html" target="_blank">here</a>).  I can put this jar out (as is!) with a bowl of strawberries and cherries for a great fruit dip or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/02/lemon-mousse-meringue-tart-spring.html" target="_blank">fill a tart shell with it and top it with whipped cream</a>.  The uses for it are endless- a spoon and a sunny day is also a good option!<br /><br />This Homemade Lemon Curd is a great homemade gift, too - bring it is a gift for your Mom for Mother's day.  <br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Curd</span></i><br />    <br />3/4 cup of sugar<br />4 tablespoons of butter  <br />2 eggs<br />1 tablespoon of cornstarch<br />2 lemons, juiced <br />pinch of salt<br /><br />Directions:<br />Cream together sugar and butter.  Add eggs and mix together until combined.  Add cornstarch.  Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt.  Transfer mixture back into a saucepan.  Heat on low while stirring constantly.  Cook until thickened - about 5-7 minutes.  Let the mixture cool at room temperature before using so it can set. <br />Store it in the refrigerator.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-yiRAn_Hu46tPQypoAqp_oE82eSFGmhTepJmeUFQ2rg5LIBqjwyxYlYnsfcpVofRnox9TbK7uaPO0AHmjUOMQ1GVTNb66DQXJIwmAL3e2CPC3fhFyKgIkgC7iYQJlhgJeOXVomvgijGL/s1600/IMG_4497.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-yiRAn_Hu46tPQypoAqp_oE82eSFGmhTepJmeUFQ2rg5LIBqjwyxYlYnsfcpVofRnox9TbK7uaPO0AHmjUOMQ1GVTNb66DQXJIwmAL3e2CPC3fhFyKgIkgC7iYQJlhgJeOXVomvgijGL/s640/IMG_4497.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Here's an idea for the lemon curd... <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/04/vanilla-pound-cake-with-lemon-curd.html">Vanilla Pound Cake with Lemon Curd, Whipped Cream and Berries!</a>

Lemon Curd | Homemade Gifts for Mother's Day

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Lemon Mousse Meringue Tart | Spring Desserts

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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDlhZEDHYNov9j9Iap-5RfD8Ih93-tO7YLDjonclZo-Ov0abYdG8vmYSZO9CeBYXIqIWNMwwriC09DJYx5Gku6xtzfZucFBAE574dKepkwmUtv3wk-47mt_U0b9YslxL_-Z13YS6XyzaT/s1600/IMG_1554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDlhZEDHYNov9j9Iap-5RfD8Ih93-tO7YLDjonclZo-Ov0abYdG8vmYSZO9CeBYXIqIWNMwwriC09DJYx5Gku6xtzfZucFBAE574dKepkwmUtv3wk-47mt_U0b9YslxL_-Z13YS6XyzaT/s640/IMG_1554.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br />If you have never tried piping with an icing bag, this is a great one to start on.  Don't be scared!  It is so simple - the big tip will make any attempt look good.  If you are not into it, you can top it with whipped cream instead!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Mousse Meringue Tart</span><br /><i>with a graham cracker crust</i><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/lemon-mousse-fresh-refreshing-dessert.html" target="_blank">1 recipe of Lemon Mousse</a><br />8 graham crackers<br />4 tablespoons of butter<br />1 recipe of Swiss Meringue (recipe below)<br /><br />Prepare the crust by breaking the graham crackers into crumbs by hand or in a food processor.  Melt butter and stir into graham crumbles with a fork.  Pack the mixture into a tart pan packing it all the way up the sides.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.  Let it cool completely.<br /><br />Prepare the lemon mousse as the crust cools.  Pour it into the crust.  Chill while you prepare the meringue.  It is best to do this shortly before serving, as meringue does not do great in the refrigerator.<br /><br />Pipe on the meringue using a large starburst tip & pastry bag.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1uUMPsjvpAse43yie_2poC_hVBEDVFeJQJHpfgJ1DH_JnGzMKFVlnLVkOfbZqku3KWFcyfwKgXDMx4zJ_V8AOZcySABCfWsM8Z-BO1rnH0H1chLOJ8d-e0z89c0AYmoACrbuh2j-6FRL/s640/IMG_1561.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDlhZEDHYNov9j9Iap-5RfD8Ih93-tO7YLDjonclZo-Ov0abYdG8vmYSZO9CeBYXIqIWNMwwriC09DJYx5Gku6xtzfZucFBAE574dKepkwmUtv3wk-47mt_U0b9YslxL_-Z13YS6XyzaT/s1600/IMG_1554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Swiss Meringue</span><br /><br />4 egg whites<br />1 cup of sugar<br />1 pinch of cream of tarter<br /><br />In the top bowl of a double boiler (glass bowl sitting on a sauce pan with simmering water), whisk together egg whites, sugar and cream of tarter.  Cook mixture in the double boiler over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.  If you rub the mixture between your fingers, you should be able to tell if the sugar has dissolved.<br /><br />Transfer the mixture to your kitchen aid fitted with the whisk attachment.  Whisk on high for 7-10 minutes.  The mixture will cool and froth into a thick meringue as it whips.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Lemon Mousse Meringue Tart | Spring Desserts

 Back in January, you might recall that I made a creamy, fresh lemon mousse.  I couldn't get it out of my mind!   I needed another reaso...

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