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Louise Cake

Delightful Louise Cake: A Cozy Twist on a Kiwi Classic

Delightful Louise Cake is a nostalgic dessert featuring a buttery shortbread base, raspberry jam, and fluffy coconut meringue, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: New Zealand
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Can use salted butter; reduce added salt by 1/4 tsp.
  • 1 cup caster sugar Granulated sugar can be used.
  • 2 large egg yolks Essential for moisture and richness.
  • 1 pinch salt Quantity varies by salt type.
For the Raspberry Layer
  • 1 cup raspberry jam Fresh or homemade enhances flavor.
For the Meringue Topping
  • 5 large egg whites Can scale back to 3 whites for thinner meringue.
  • 1 cup caster sugar Essential for meringue stability.
  • 1 cup shredded coconut Desiccated coconut can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • mixing bowl
  • double boiler
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Louise Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Fold in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to form a dough.
  3. Spread a generous layer of raspberry jam over the shortbread base.
  4. Combine 5 egg whites and 1 cup of caster sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a double boiler, whisk until sugar dissolves, then whip until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold 1 cup of shredded coconut into the meringue carefully to maintain airiness.
  6. Spoon the meringue over the jam layer and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting out, slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a double boiler for the meringue for a smoother texture. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to prevent cracking.

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