Raspberry Meringue Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a crowd pleaser. Not only is it a stunning cake, it tastes outrageously good. If you've never made a meringue you will be amazed at how easy they are to make!
I first made this meringue cake for Passover.
Flourless and usually dairy free, well, that is if you serve it with just fruit, meringues make a perfect, usually light dessert, which makes them well suited after a heavy, filling meal.
In this case, with a ton of chocolate and exquisite raspberry flavored filling, this cake made for a decadent affair.
I think everyone kept the secret well. We were all too stuffed to talk!
This raspberry meringue cake with chocolate ganache is something to celebrate.
It is easy and fairly quick to make, and even a meringue novice like me met with success.
I found this cake over at Sweetapolita and with a simple tweak, I made it my own.
With such a big meal and other desserts in addition to this one, I knew I had to scale this a bit smaller.
Three layers would have been way to much for our group and meringues are something that don't keep very well; though I must say that this held in cake form for three days.
I did make the meringues separately and didn't layer them with the filling and ganache until the day we needed them.
I think it is fitting that I give you this sweet raspberry meringue cake recipe on such a happy day.
Finally, a new Skye terrier is in our lives and we are thrilled.
Maybe not Freddie so much, but I know she will come around.
Geordie, who we named after our precious George, has some big paws to fill.
I know he will too, because he has been such a joy over these last two days.
Truthfully, I should name him Shadow, because that's all he does is shadow me all day long.
It was a hard year without George and though I know Geordie will never be his replacement, he does fill a piece of my heart.
I loved all the names everyone suggested and I kept a list of about 20 of them, until we finally settled at this.
Who knew that naming a puppy could be so hard?
Which is one thing this cake isn't. This meringue cake is not hard to make.
Perfect for celebrations which May is filled with.
Mother's Day, graduations, prom, bridal showers, dog parties-you name it.
May is a great month to bake this cake. Throw some berries on top. Throw them between the layers. Add a layer of raspberry jam if you'd like.
Leave out the chocolate. Add more chocolate.
Change the flavor. Play with this cake the way I've been playing with this pup.
Speaking of pups? Best go track this one down!
More Decadent Desserts:
Banana Cake with Nutella Frosting
Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake
Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
Kadaif or Middle Eastern Cheesecake
Salted Honey Rose Pie
Recipe
Easy Raspberry Meringue Cake with Chocolate Ganache
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 - 12 Servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Raspberry Meringue Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a crowd pleaser. Not only is it a stunning cake, it tastes outrageously good. If you've never made a meringue you will be amazed at how easy they are to make!
Ingredients
8 egg whites at room temperature
1 ⅔ c sugar
Pinch of salt
12 oz bittersweet chocolate,
chopped
1 ⅓ c heavy cream
⅔ c heavy cream
¾ of a tablespoon sugar
⅓ c Framboise
1 ¼ c mascarpone cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using the bottom of an 8" round pan, trace two circles onto paper.
In a very clean mixing bowl and using whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add sugar slowly and continue beating until the mixture reaches stiff, glossy peaks.
Spread mixture evenly into circle outlines. Bake for approximately 2.5 hours, or until dry and crisp, rotating pans every 20 minutes. When finished baking, turn off oven and leave pans in oven for another 60 minutes. Make sure meringues are dry all the way through. This may take longer if you are in a high humidity area. These should not brown. Remove from oven and leave on tray to cool. Layers will expand when baked. I stored these in plastic grocery bags tied shut, until ready to use.
To make ganache, place chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream in small sauce pan or microwave and bring just to a boil. When the cream has just begun to boil, remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute and then whisk until smooth. Allow to cool until thick enough to spread.
To make raspberry filling: Use a cold stainless bowl with a whisk attachment and whip the cream with the sugar until thick. Add Framboise and whip again until mixture holds its shape. Place softened mascarpone cream in medium bowl and fold in the whipped cream mixture.
Assembly: Place one meringue round on platter and spread ½ of mascarpone cream filling over layer. Then spread ½ of ganache over filling. Top with 2nd meringue layer. Then mascarpone filling and the rest of the ganache. Garnish with raspberries. Store cake in refrigerator. Cut using a sharp, non-serrated knife in a gentle sliding manner.
Annie says
Very festive and beautifu.thanks for your recipe.
Anthony says
So sweet! I love raspberry very much and your cake make me love it at first sight. Thank you for sharing this, I will try your recipe to make my own cake!
Abigail says
You said that May is a great month to bake this cake, but I think we can cake bake this cake every time we like because it looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing
Natalie says
These look delicious! i will have to try it soon. My kids will love these so much. I will try the best. Now I can change my menu regularly for my family, esp. for my kids. Thank you 🙂
Mukes Thakur says
I just tried this yummy recipe from your blog and it has come out really yummy!! 🙂
This is my first raspberry meringue cake and I am quite happy with the outcome...
Thanks for sharing this easy recipe 🙂
vivarais Jen says
Nice share, I’m really appreciate your post. Thanks.
Rocha says
This looks sensational and doesn't look easy at all. A fantastic job, Abbe.
JoeBR says
Actually, I'm very bad at decorating cake. your cake is fantastic. I want to learn how to make it pretty like yours. Ok I decided to make this afternoon. Thank for sharing!
Sharon D says
I am sorry, Abbe. I forgot to add that this is a lovely cake. xo
Sharon D says
Aaah...Geordie is so huggable! I wish I had my own Geordie, but I live in a high-rise apartment and they have a strict 'No Pets' rule! -_-
Amy (Savory Moments) says
This meringue cake looks lovely and very different! I enjoy your cake stand as well.
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Amy! I love the cake stand. It was a gift from my parents for our 25th wedding anniversary.
Sippity Sup says
It may not be hard to make, but it's hard to present so beautifully. GREG
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Greg. that is the hard part for me!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
Let's see...puppy/cake, puppy/cake? I'll take the puppy! What a sweetie little guy. Seriously, the cake looks delicious and so pretty. Have a great weekend with your pup!
Abbe Odenwalder says
He is such a good pup! Pups and cakes go well together Susan!
kumars kitchen says
Geordie is one of the coolest cutie little one we have seen,he is so cute..and this cake sings of celebrations,so pretty to look at,would taste amazing with mascarpone,dark chocolate and raspberries together,totally irresistible and beautiful food clicks,thanks so much 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Kumars! He is a really good little pup, but now I have to watch where I step!
CQUEK says
Fabulous! Fabulous! i will come over to your house. please give me a time
Abbe Odenwalder says
Any time CQuek!
dedy oktavianus says
Damn delicious, lovin tangy raspberry on sweet bites all the way!!!
Dedy@Dentist Chef
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Dedy!
Juliana says
This is such an impressive dessert Abbe...I love all the layers of this cake...thanks for the recipe!
Enjoy the rest of you week 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Juliana. Impressive. Easy. Good!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
ok, for this non-baker the words "meringue, cake, ganache" just don't go with "easy". But I'd easily eat it! 🙂 As I said on Facebook, I don't think I've ever seen a Skye Terrier in real life. Enjoy that little bundle of joy!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Though we have never met Lea Ann, you are more than welcome to come see him. And this cake is really easy!
Laura Dembowski says
This is a great twist on a layer cake. SO beautiful too!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Laura! Give it a try sometime!
Angie Schneider says
This looks sensational and doesn't look easy at all. A fantastic job, Abbe.
Abbe Odenwalder says
It is easy, Angie. AND it is sensational!
Sue/the view from great island says
The cake or the puppy? I don't know which is more fabulous, but lucky you, you've got them both!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Sue! It is like having a new baby. But easier.
Karen Harris says
This looks like a wonderful cake, but you know it is that puppy that has stolen my heart. What a sweetheart! Thanks for the wine and the cuddle with him. I just might need a repeat sometime soon.
Abbe Odenwalder says
He needs more cuddling, Karen!
Tricia Buice says
I've always wanted to make a meringue cake and this one looks so wonderful. I think your new baby will steal your heart away in no time. He is beautiful. I know you'll have a fun weekend chasing him around! Congratulations
Abbe Odenwalder says
Stolen! Thanks Tricia!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Thanks Beth! They have never been my favorite, but I think I've been quickly reformed. This was so good!
Beth says
I love meringues, and this is my kind of cake! I'd make it for any celebration, or no celebration at all.
Abbe Odenwalder says
You are my kind of girl, Beth! I'm always ready for cake!
Kitchen Riffs says
Aw, Geordie is such a cutie! This is a lovely cake, and the pictures are great -- but we need more Geordie pictures! Which I'm sure will be forthcoming. 😉
Abbe Odenwalder says
Awww. Thanks John! Now I have to get used to action shots!