The classic summer dessert becomes a showstopping cake
(20 votes)
Cook: 3 Hours 30 Mins
Serves: 14
Price: 59p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 188g serving contains
Energy
2698kj
645kcal
2698kj
645kcal
32%
Fat
34.6g
34.6g
High
49%
49%
Saturates
12.2g
12.2g
Med
61%
61%
Sugars
56.6g
56.6g
High
63%
63%
Salt
0.86g
0.86g
Med
14%
14%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
1435kj/343kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
1435kj/343kcal
Ingredients
335g Stork Spread
335g caster sugar
6 large eggs
335g self-raising flour
2tsp vanilla bean paste
1 large egg white
80g caster sugar
200ml Elmlea double cream alternative
2tsp vanilla bean paste
225g raspberries
125g strawberries, hulled and quartered
150g Stork Spread
300g icing sugar
100g white chocolate
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Lightly grease 3 x 20cm round cake tins with a little Stork, then line the bases with baking paper.
2
Put all the cake ingredients into a large bowl then beat with an electric mixer until smooth and combined.
3
Divide the mixture evenly between the tins. Bake for 23-27 mins or until golden on top and pulling away from the sides of the tins. Allow to cool in the tins for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 90C/70C Fan/Gas ¼.
4
For the meringue, whisk the egg white in a medium-sized bowl until it holds soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar, a little at a time, whisking all the while, then continue to whisk until stiff peaks form.
5
Spoon the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a plain round nozzle. Line a baking tray with baking paper and pipe the meringue into about 12 smallish ‘kisses’. Bake for 1 hr 40 mins to 2 hrs, or until dry and firm. Allow to cool fully, then crush half the kisses into small pieces.
6
Whip the Elmlea with 1tsp of the vanilla paste until it holds stiff peaks.
7
Reserve 100g of the raspberries and set aside. Divide the remaining raspberries and the strawberries into 3 equal quantities.
8
Spread half the whipped Elmlea over the first cake layer, leaving a 2cm border around the edge. Top with one third of the berries and half the crushed meringues. Top with the second cake, then repeat with the remaining Elmlea and crushed meringues and another third of berries. Top with the final cake.
9
For the buttercream, beat together the Stork, icing sugar and remaining vanilla paste until light and fluffy. Use a palette knife or scraper to spread the sides of the cake with a very thin layer – the texture and edges of the cake should be visible through it. Spread the remaining buttercream over the top of the cake, then chill for 20 mins.
10
Melt the white chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth, then set aside and allow to cool slightly but not solidify.
11
Put the reserved raspberries into a bowl and mash with a fork, then transfer to a sieve and press through with the back of a spoon, discarding the seeds and any pulp. You should end up with about 50ml juice.
12
For the glaze, pour the raspberry juice into the melted chocolate and mix together until smooth and a uniform pink colour. If the chocolate ‘seizes’ and gets thick or lumpy, zap in the microwave for a few seconds, then stir until smooth again.
13
Pour the glaze over the top of the cake and gently spread it to the edge, teasing it over the sides so that it drips down.
14
Top the cake with the remaining berries and the meringue kisses – crush a meringue to sprinkle over, if you like.
15
To enjoy the cake at its best, serve on the day it is made, as the meringue will soften over time. It will, however, taste delicious for up to three days after baking.