Lemon Blitz Torte Recipe

• For the cake:
• 1/2 c. butter or possibly oleo
• 3/4 c. powdered sugar
• 4 x egg yolks slightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/4 c. lowfat milk For the meringue:
• 4 x egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/3 c. sliced blanched almonds (or possibly pecans) For the filling:
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 x egg yolks slightly beaten Juice of 2 lemons plus the grated rind of one lemon
• 1 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. butter

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