Cake Of Kisses
This is my modified version of a recipe from the australian woman's weekly best ever recipes. this makes a great dessert for a special occasion, it tastes and looks stunning. It is hard to describe but i'll try. it is actually meringue layers of varying sizes with cream and sliced strawberries between each layer. it is put together in a large cone shape then surrounded with tiny meringues, piped stars of whipped cream and whole strawberries for decoration. When served along with a fresh fruit salad it is just like eating pavlova. this does take a long time but it is well worth the effort and time. i am guessing at preparation time and it serves many. the original recipe had no strawberries, only cream between layers.
Steps
To prepare trays.
Cover two large flat oven trays with aluminium foil.
On first tray mark two circles , one 15cm , one 10cm in diameter.
On the second tray mark three circles , 12cm , 8cm and 5cm in diameter.
Saucers , cups , jars and lids of the right sizes can be used as guides for circles.
The meringues are made in two batches , each using half of the above ingredients.
When ready to make second batch of meringues , cover trays with fresh aluminium foil or baking paper.
Beat 4 egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gradually beat in 1 1 / 4 cups of sugar , 1 tablespoon at a time.
Make sure each spoonful of sugar is dissolved by beating before adding the next spoonful , this ensures crisp meringues - if you want pink layers in cake , beat in enough food colouring to tint meringue light pink , otherwise leave meringue layers white.
Spread meringue over circles marked on foil on the two prepared trays so they are approximately 2 cm thick.
Smooth tops of circles with spatula , b.
Ingredients
egg whites, caster sugar, cream, strawberries