Description
Boccone Dolce Cake is a light and airy Italian dessert that perfectly blends layers of crisp meringue, luscious whipped cream, and vibrant fresh fruits. This delightful cake offers a symphony of textures, with each bite providing a crunchy exterior followed by creamy softness and juicy fruit bursts. Ideal for any gathering, this visually stunning treat is sure to impress your guests while keeping the preparation simple and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cornstarch and vinegar.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto prepared baking sheets in three circles about one inch thick.
- Bake for approximately two hours, then let cool completely in the oven.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until medium peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering meringue, whipped cream, and fresh fruits until all layers are used.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg