STRAWBERRY MERINGUE CAKE

Strawberry Meringue Cake image

"Guests say 'Wow!' when I present this torte," reports field editor Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas. "Mashed berries add flavor to the cream filling."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups orange juice
4 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 pints fresh strawberries, divided

Steps:

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, orange juice, egg yolks and orange zest; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. , In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, a tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread the meringue evenly over cake batter. , Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks (meringue will crack). , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Mash 1/2 cup of strawberries with remaining sugar; fold into whipped cream. , Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving platter, meringue side up. Carefully spread with about two-thirds of the cream mixture. Slice the remaining berries; arrange half over cream mixture. Repeat layers. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.