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Perfect Berry Sweet Baby Shower Cake with Raspberry Swiss Meringue

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A light, elegant cake featuring fresh berries and silky raspberry Swiss meringue, perfect for baby showers and special occasions. This recipe balances sweet and tart flavors with a fresh summer vibe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup (120g) fresh raspberry purée
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups (300g) mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in three batches, alternating with milk (start and end with flour). Mix gently after each addition until batter is thick but pourable.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Prepare a double boiler with simmering water. In a heatproof bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Whisk constantly over simmering water until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 160°F (71°C) or feels smooth between fingers.
  8. Transfer bowl to mixer and beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and bowl feels cool, about 7-10 minutes.
  9. Fold in raspberry purée and lemon juice gently but thoroughly for color and flavor.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread raspberry Swiss meringue on top and scatter fresh berries. Repeat with second layer and cover entire cake with remaining meringue, swirling decoratively.
  11. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes to set meringue. Garnish with additional fresh berries and mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better volume. Whisk meringue slowly over simmering water to avoid scrambling. Test sugar dissolution by rubbing mixture between fingers; it should feel smooth. Fold raspberry purée gently to keep meringue airy. Use a kitchen scale to divide batter evenly. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. If meringue weeps, whisk again at medium speed. Warm knife in hot water before slicing for clean cuts. Store cake covered in fridge up to 3 days; do not freeze.

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