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Louise Cake

Delightful Louise Cake: A Tropical Twist with Coconut Meringue

This Louise Cake features a buttery shortbread base, raspberry jam, and coconut meringue, making it a delightful and crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 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 Or use salted butter and reduce added salt.
  • ¾ cup Sugar (Caster or Granulated) Ensure it dissolves well.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on preference.
For the Jam Layer
  • 1 cup Raspberry Jam Use any preferred fruit jam.
For the Swiss Meringue
  • 4 large Eggs Can use only egg whites for a lighter meringue.
  • 1 cup Desiccated or Shredded Coconut Adds texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • heatproof bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Louise Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and ¾ cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Sift in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Press the shortbread mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Spread 1 cup of raspberry jam over the warm shortbread base immediately after it comes out of the oven.
  6. Combine 4 egg whites and 1 cup of sugar in a heatproof bowl and place over simmering water, whisking until sugar dissolves.
  7. Remove from heat and whip the egg white mixture until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes; fold in 1 cup of shredded coconut.
  8. Spread the coconut meringue mixture over the jam layer and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results and watch the meringue while baking to prevent burning.

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