{"id":26298,"date":"2016-02-17T06:45:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T11:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=26298"},"modified":"2023-08-22T16:20:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:20:14","slug":"eton-mess-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2016\/02\/eton-mess-cake.html","title":{"rendered":"Eton Mess Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
Inspired by the classic dessert, this Eaton Mess Cake combines crisp meringues, sweetened cream, fresh berries – layered between a light and airy sponge cake.Inspired by the classic dessert, this Eaton Mess Cake combines crisp meringues, sweetened cream, fresh berries – layered between a light and airy sponge cake.Inspired by the classic dessert, this Eaton Mess Cake combines crisp meringues, sweetened cream, fresh berries – layered between a light and airy sponge cake.\"Eaton<\/div>\n

Eton Mess Cake – Inspired by the classic dessert, this cake combines crisp meringues, sweetened cream, fresh berries – layered between an airy sponge cake.\u00a0A new layer cake recipe by our contributor,\u00a0Tessa Huff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Traditionally, Eton Mess is a dessert served in a dish – not in cake or slice-form. \u00a0A combination of crisp meringues, sweetened cream, and fresh berries, Eton Mess is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. \u00a0Simple, fresh, and kind of “messy,” this classic British dessert is easy to throw together and versatile. \u00a0You can event change it up by infusing the cream or swapping in any seasonal fruit you have on hand and you’re all set!<\/p>\n

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While Eton Mess was created with “simplicity” and “ease” in mind (assuming you keep meringue cookies on hand), this Eton Mess Cake takes it up a notch. \u00a0The whipped cream, sweet fruit, and crunchy meringues pair so beautifully together, I thought why not transform the components of Eton Mess itself into a cake filling? \u00a0Similar to a strawberry shortcake, this light and fresh layer cake is perfect for spring and the warmer months ahead.<\/p>\n

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In order to not weigh down the pillowy whipped cream and airy meringue, I created this variation of a sponge cake. \u00a0Unlike other butter or pound cakes that can be rather dense, this cake is light, airy, yet still provides structure and stability within a sky-high layer cake. \u00a0Once layered together, the crispy meringue bits nearly melt into the cream – each bite a perfect harmony of texture and sweetness. \u00a0Fresh berries always seem synonymous with spring and summer to me, but feel free to use whatever fruit you have on hand!<\/p>\n

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To serve, carefully slice with a serrated knife. \u00a0The cake should be served within about 30 minutes of assembly or refrigerated (loosely covered in plastic to prevent the exposed cake layers from drying out).<\/p>\n

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