Louise cake is actually more of a slice than a cake and is always a special treat. The combination of coconut, jam, and meringue on a thin shortbread-style base is simply delicious. Traditionally, Louise cake is made with raspberry jam, but you can use any jam you please. The meringue will crack ? this is normal! Serve with freshly whipped cream.
Ingredients
Coconut Topping
- 3 egg whites, at room temperature
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 3 egg yolks, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup raspberry jam
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11×7-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang over the edges.
Step 2
Combine butter and sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
Step 3
Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Fold into the creamed mixture until dough comes together. Press dough into the lined baking pan; prick all over with a fork.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 10 minutes. Spread raspberry jam thinly over the cake base.
Step 5
Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently fold in coconut and vanilla extract. Cover the jam layer with meringue.
Step 6
Bake until the meringue topping takes on a soft pink or eggshell color, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then carefully lift out using the parchment paper. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 423 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat14g | 69% |
Cholesterol89mg | 30% |
Sodium123mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate59g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars36g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium71mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium116mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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