"Meet the Cook: My husband likes lemon meringue pie, so I figured this would appeal to him. It's become his favorite birthday cake. Our children are 14, 11, 8 and 3. -Debra Blair, Glenwood, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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2 large egg yolks
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/3 cup milk
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FILLING:
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup water
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2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 tablespoon butter
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MERINGUE:
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4 egg whites
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 cup sugar