PINEAPPLE MERINGUE CAKE
Here's a great cake that combines the fluffiness of yellow cake with the crunchiness of meringue and a pineapple-whipped cream filling.
Provided by Chas
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk. Pour into two 8 inch round cake pans.
- Wash and dry beaters and bowl thoroughly. In a large, bowl beat egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the rum extract until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Drop small spoonfuls of meringue over unbaked batter in pans, then carefully spread out to cover. Sprinkle pecans over meringue and press lightly into surface.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove from pans. Turn cake layers meringue side up and let cool thoroughly. About 1 to 2 hours before serving, make the filling: Combine whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and the remaining vanilla. Beat until soft peaks form. Fold in pineapple.
- Place one layer, meringue side up, on cake plate. Spread filling over. Place second layer on top with meringue side up. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 95.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
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Nuke Life
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this pineapple meringue cake. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Tim Krauser
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks and tastes, but it's a bit too much work for me. I'll probably only make it for special occasions.
ale prem
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Merinda Visagie
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meringue turned out grainy. It still tasted good, but it wasn't as smooth as I would have liked.
Aswin SUNAR
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter sponge cake.
Jiyad Ahmed
[email protected]I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in this cake. It's a tropical flavor explosion!
Qesar wali Khan
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the night before my party and it was still delicious the next day.
MR Google
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but after a few tries I finally got it right. The cake was worth the extra effort!
GALAXY OFF
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves sugary desserts.
J'albert Yulo
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.
Yadira Brandt
[email protected]This cake is perfect for summer! The pineapple filling is so refreshing and the meringue is the perfect topping.
Richard Dib
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed this cake. The meringue is so light and fluffy that it balances out the sweetness of the pineapple.
Ty Dabest
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that's sure to impress your guests.
Serukalou Nasi
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks! The meringue is so impressive and the pineapple filling adds a pop of color. It's a perfect cake for a special occasion.
Saira Bano
[email protected]This was my first time making a meringue cake and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was absolutely delicious.
Golam Qader
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meringue is so light and airy, and the pineapple filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
01859424140 Md halal
[email protected]This pineapple meringue cake was a hit at my party! The combination of the sweet pineapple and the fluffy meringue was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.