Lemon Cake with Meringue

Prepare the cake mix and bake it until golden brown

Melt the sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan

Add the water gradually, stirring well

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil

Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute

Whisk the egg yolks slightly in a small bowl; add the lemon juice and stir well

Melt the butter or margarine, then mix with the flour and sugar

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes

Remove from heat and let cool completely

Combine the meringue ingredients and whisk until stiff peaks form

Use a piping bag to pipe 12 large meringues onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake in a hot oven for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown

Let cool on the baking sheet

When the meringues are cool, place them on top of the cake using a spatula

Garnish with lemon slices, if desired