Meringue Cake Recipe

Name: Meringue Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 None eggs, separated; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder; 1 tsp xanthan gum; 1/4 cup shredded coconut; 1 tbsp orange zest; 1/2 cup raspberry jam; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 oz red candied cherries, chopped; 1.5 oz dark chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 None eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1 tsp xanthan gum
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 oz red candied cherries, chopped
1.5 oz dark chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Grease and line a 10x6 inch rimmed baking tray.
2
Beat butter, 1/3 cup sugar, egg yolks and vanilla until pale and creamy. Mix in flour, baking powder and xanthan gum until combined. Bring mixture together with your hands then press into prepared pan. Bake for 10 mins, until lightly browned.
3
Meanwhile, to make the meringue topping, whip egg whites to soft peaks. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until thick and glossy. Fold in coconut and orange zest.
4
Spread jam over cake base. Sprinkle walnuts, cherries and chocolate chips over top. Spread meringue over top and bake for 25 mins, until firm to the touch. Let cool completely. Remove from pan and cut into 12 pieces to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 None eggs, separated, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Meringue Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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