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How to Make German Rhubarb Meringue Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

German Rhubarb Meringue Cake is a delightful and unique dessert that perfectly combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the sweetness of meringue and a tender cake base. This traditional German recipe has been passed down through generations and is a beloved treat during rhubarb season.

The unique flavor of rhubarb, with its tart and slightly sour taste, makes it a popular ingredient in many German desserts. When combined with the airy and sweet meringue and the soft cake base, the...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ⅝ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups peeled and chopped rhubarb, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¾ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Combine butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric blender until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together flour and baking powder and mix into the batter, 1/4 cup at a time. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan. Press rhubarb pieces into the batter and sprinkle sugar over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and meringue mixture is glossy. Remove cake from the oven and spread meringue mixture on top.
  • Continue baking until meringue is set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool in the springform pan.

    • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 145mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 152mg

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