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Ingredients
Meringue frosting
Method
Meringue frosting
1.In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir on low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and simmer 6-8 minutes, until 114°C on a sugar thermometer. Do not allow syrup to turn golden.
2.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg-whites until stiff peaks form.
3.Gradually add syrup in a thin, steady stream, beating constantly until mixture is thick and glossy. Keep beating until mixture reaches room temperature (about 10 minutes). Beat in food colouring.
4.Place 1 cake on a serving platter. Spread over 1/2 cup frosting. Sandwich together with second cake. Repeat layers.
5.Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Drag a pastry comb around sides to make a ringed pattern. Arrange flowers and berries on cake.
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6.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line bases of three 20cm round cake pans with baking paper.
7.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg-whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla.
8.Sift quarter flour over mixture. Lightly fold using a cutting action. Repeat in 3 more batches.
9.Divide batter evenly among pans. Smooth top, then lightly tap on bench. Bake 15-20 minutes, until cakes are golden and spring back when lightly touched.
10.Invert over a wire rack in pans. Cool in pans 1 hour. Run a knife around pans to release cakes.
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