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Fresh Berry Meringue Cake

This easy Fresh Berry Meringue Cake is the perfect family or special occasion dessert. Three layers, cake, a berry filling and a Meringue topping.

Ingredients

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1 layer cake (1/2-1 inch / 1.2-2.4 cm thick to fit an 8 or 9 inch cake pan).
1-1½ cups strawberries (cubed or sliced) ((250 grams))
1¼ cups raspberries ((150 grams))
¾-1 cup blueberries ((150-190 grams))
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (more or less depending on how sweet the berries are)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg whites (room temperature)*
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (or white vinegar)
4 tablespoons caster/fruit/fine sugar

1
If you are making a homemade cake, then make the cake first and let cool completely. You will need a single layer cake that is sliced through the centre about 1/2-1 inch thick.
2
In a medium pot add the chopped strawberries, raspberries and blueberries (or your choice of berries), sugar, lemon juice, water and cornstarch. Bring to a boil on medium low heat, stir constantly, cooking until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Move to a clean bowl and let cool completely. Refrigerate for about 20 -60 minutes to chill and thicken it.
3
Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8 or 9 inch (20/22 cm) round cake pan (springform if possible, if not line the cake pan with parchment paper).
4
In a clean dry bowl add the egg whites and beat until frothy, add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
5
Add the sugar a tablespoon at a time while beating, continue to beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
6
Place the cake layer on the bottom of the prepared cake pan, spread evenly with the cooled berry filling.
7
Place the stiff meringue on top of the berry filling. Using the back of a spoon form peaks over the top of the cake. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until golden. Turn the cake halfway through baking so it browns evenly. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!