Meringue Cradle Cake Recipe

Name: Meringue Cradle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg, separated; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. pecans; 1 sq. grated unsweetened chocolate; 2 c. sifted all purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 4 unbeaten egg yolks; 1 c. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

4 egg, separated
1 c. sugar
1 c. pecans
1 sq. grated unsweetened chocolate
2 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
4 unbeaten egg yolks
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Beat egg whites until soft mounds form.
2
Gradually add 1 c. sugar, beating constantly until straight, glossy peaks form.
3
Fold in pecans, finely chopped and chocolate.
4
Spread evenly over bottom and three-fourths up sides of 10-inch tube pan, well greased and lined with waxed paper on the bottom.
5
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
6
Cream butter. Gradually add 1 c. sugar, creaming well.
7
Add unbeaten egg yolks; beat well.
8
Combine milk and vanilla.
9
Add alternately with the dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
10
Blend well after each addition.
11
Pour into meringue-lined pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Do not underbake.
12
Cool 20 minutes. Loosen cake with spatula; cool 30 minutes longer before removing from pan.
13
Decorate top of cake with pecan halves dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate if desired.
14
(Cake may be baked in two 9x5x3 inch pans for 50 to 60 minutes.)

1997

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 egg, separated, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. pecans, 1 sq. grated unsweetened chocolate, and more.

Yes, Meringue Cradle 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.

Meringue Cradle Cake

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