RHUBARB MERINGUE CAKE

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This desert looks impressive- but it's easy to make, notes Gillian Holter-Hovind from Fetsund, Norway. "When I first moved to the farm after my husband and I married, nobody here liked rhubarb," she reveals. "I'm working on changing that with recipes like this one."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
MERINGUE:
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
3/4 pound fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 to 2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture (batter will be thick). Place in two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans; set aside., Add vanilla to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over batter, sealing edges to sides of pans. Sprinkle nuts on top of one pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Place layers so meringue side is up; cool completely., For filling, combine rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan; let stand for 30 minutes. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, orange zest and coriander. Cool completely., In a bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into 1 cup rhubarb filling. Refrigerate remaining filling for another use. To assemble, place plain cake, meringue side up on a serving plate. Spread with filling; top with nut-topped cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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Leigh O'neal Hartsoe
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I'm not a huge fan of rhubarb, but I really enjoyed this cake. The meringue was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Haji Mchomvu
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This cake was a hit at my party. Everyone loved the combination of rhubarb and meringue.


Florence Rongi
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This cake is a bit too tart for my taste, but I love the meringue. I would recommend using less rhubarb in the recipe.


John Maina
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I'm a big fan of rhubarb and this cake did not disappoint. The meringue was the perfect finishing touch.


Iceman Yussif
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This cake is delicious, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


NH JUNAYED
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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.


Alex McIntyre
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Kathy Castro
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I'm not a fan of rhubarb, but I loved this cake. The meringue was the perfect complement to the tart rhubarb.


Yesenia Serrano
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the meringue was perfect.


Okoro Chinenye
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just a weeknight dessert.


Shakilislam Shagahan24
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a hit at my potluck.


Chris Nkadimeng
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of rhubarb and meringue. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Pakistanis Kpk
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. However, the meringue didn't turn out as fluffy as I had hoped.


IAN ALFARO
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Satu Isoaho
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. They said it was the best rhubarb cake they'd ever had.


Jamiul Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of rhubarb, but I really enjoyed this cake. The meringue was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Hridoy Monalisa
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This cake is so delicious! The rhubarb filling is tart and tangy, and the meringue is sweet and fluffy. I love the way the two flavors complement each other.


Josh uk
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I did have some trouble finding rhubarb, but I eventually found it at a local farmers market.


A Raj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a hit at my dinner party and everyone raved about it.


Elodia Zamfirescu
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This rhubarb meringue cake was a delightful treat! The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet meringue was perfect, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.