Exquisite holiday cake idea: Meringue meets chocolate bliss
The holidays are when we all want the table to look exceptional and delight with flavour. Traditional treats like gingerbread or cheesecakes always have their place, but occasionally, it's worth trying something more sophisticated. A layered cake with delicate meringue, chocolate cream, and preserves offers a suggestion that looks beautiful and wins over the hearts of both household members and guests. The aromatic meringue combined with the intense chocolate cream creates a dessert that quickly becomes the star of the evening.
The holidays bring a time when exceptional flavours and traditional pastries reign supreme. Among the gingerbread and poppy seed cakes, it's worth choosing something that will catch the eye and delight the palate—a layered cake with delicate meringue, chocolate cream, and preserves. Its sophisticated appearance and harmonious taste make it disappear off the plates faster than we can serve another portion.
Recipe for the best holiday cake
There is no better way to celebrate a holiday feast than with a homemade cake that pleases both the eyes and the taste buds. Try the recipe for this delight and see why guests can't get enough of it.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour,
- 11 tbsp butter,
- 1/2 cup icing sugar,
- 4 egg yolks, pinch of salt.
For the meringue:
- 4 egg whites,
- 1 cup sugar,
- pinch of salt.
For the cream:
- 2 cups whipping cream,
- 200 grams bittersweet chocolate,
- 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation:
- Combine the flour, butter, icing sugar, egg yolks, and salt in a bowl. Quickly knead the dough, form it into a ball, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll out and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites with salt until stiff, and gradually add sugar until the mixture is glossy. Spread the meringue on parchment paper and bake at 150°C for 45 minutes.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan, add chocolate and butter, and stir until the mixture is smooth. Cool and chill in the refrigerator, then whip with a mixer into a fluffy cream.
- Spread the preserves on the cooled cake base, cover with a layer of cream, top with the meringue, and decorate with toasted almonds.
Why is this cake perfect for the holidays?
The layered cake combines all the best elements—delicate crust, velvety cream, bold preserves flavour, and the meringue's lightness. This pastry combines tradition with a touch of modernity, and its elegant appearance makes it a perfect fit for the holiday atmosphere.
