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Pavlova Cake

Pavlova Cake: A Dreamy, Light Dessert Perfect for Any Occasion

Pavlova Cake is a light, gluten-free dessert featuring a crisp exterior and soft center, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure they're fresh and at room temperature
  • 1 cup Superfine Sugar Pulse regular sugar until finer if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can be substituted with ½ tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Contributes to the cake's texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances meringue flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use very cold cream with at least 36% fat
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar Sweetens the whipped cream
  • 2 cups Fresh Berries Strawberries and raspberries are ideal
  • 1 sprig Mint Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Meringue Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 195°F (90°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, whisk room-temperature egg whites on low speed until foamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add cream of tartar and whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form (another 2-3 minutes).
  4. Gradually add superfine sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while increasing mixer speed to medium-high, whisking until stiff peaks form (about 10 minutes).
  5. Gently fold in vanilla extract, salt, and cornstarch using a rubber spatula.
  6. Transfer meringue to the lined tray, shaping it into an 8-inch circle with a shallow dip in the center.
  7. Bake the meringue for approximately 2.5 hours until dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for several hours.
Topping
  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread whipped cream over the cooled meringue and top with fresh berries. Optionally garnish with mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh, room temperature egg whites for the best results. Assemble the Pavlova just before serving to maintain texture.

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