Christmas Cake – Meringue Cake with French Silk Frosting 

Saw this cake on the Food Network and was intrigued. I used their basic cake recipe and then put my twist on it for Christmas. 

Christmas Cake – Meringue Cake with French Silk Frosting 

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the pan

4 egg whites 

1 cup granulated sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

Pinch salt 

4 cups finely crushed graham crackers

1 cup chopped walnuts 

French Silk Frosting 

Christmas Tree Garnishes 

Special equipment: a 9-inch nonstick springform pan

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9” springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust it with a few of the crushed graham crackers.
2. In an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
   
3. Add the granulated sugar slowly, then the vanilla, baking powder and salt while beating, about 2 more minutes – egg whites should be at the stiff peak stage
4. Fold in the graham crackers and walnuts. The mixture will be very thick.
   
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
   
6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
7. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then remove from the springform pan.
   
8. Frost with French Silk Frosting and garnish with Christmas Trees.
   
   
   
   

Recipe without photos . . .

Christmas Cake – Meringue Cake with French Silk Frosting 

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the pan

4 egg whites 

1 cup granulated sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

Pinch salt 

4 cups finely crushed graham crackers

1 cup chopped walnuts 

French Silk Frosting 

Christmas Tree Garnishes 

Special equipment: a 9-inch nonstick springform pan

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9” springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust it with a few of the crushed graham crackers
2. In an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
3. Add the granulated sugar slowly, then the vanilla, baking powder and salt while beating, about 2 more minutes – egg whites should be at the stiff peak stage
4. Fold in the graham crackers and walnuts. The mixture will be very thick.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
7. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then remove from the springform pan.
8. Frost with French Silk Frosting and garnish with Christmas Trees.