PINEAPPLE MERINGUE CAKE

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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

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
½ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

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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ODALIKI FUNKE

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Overall, this is a good pineapple meringue cake recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Galiwango Charles

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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good cake. The meringue is light and fluffy, and the pineapple filling is tangy and flavorful.

Aliyah Noffsinger

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meringue turned out flat and runny. The cake still tasted good, but it wasn't as impressive as I had hoped.

Byzid Md

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This cake is a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it. It's the most delicious pineapple meringue cake I've ever had.

Shanice Duffus

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I had some trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but other than that, this cake was easy to make and turned out great.

Maureen Momo

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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why it's so popular. The meringue is light and fluffy, and the pineapple filling is delicious.

Bhanuka Tharanga

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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

RamiroThePerson

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This is a classic cake that everyone should try at least once. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the meringue is simply divine.

Sk Sifat

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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully.

Awasjarral Jarral

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This cake is perfect for summer parties. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple flavor is perfect for warm weather.

Sowkot Ahmed

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I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I loved this cake! The pineapple filling is so good that it balances out the sweetness of the meringue.

Rambalak kumar Khang

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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that will impress your guests.