Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

This cake is amazing especially if you have lots of really fresh strawberries. After reading other reviews of how this cake expanded, I decided to cook only half the mix. I used two yolks in the mix along with just over half a cup of orange juice. Didn't have an orange so used lemon rind. I still used two glass round pans will sprayed with Pam and used 3 egg whites for the meringue. I decreased the whipping cream to 1 and a half cups and had plenty. I will definitely make this cake again and will try with raspberries and blueberries during their seasons. I'm not sure how you would fit it if you used the whole mix so I'm glad I only used half. Served 8 with no leftovers. Just too good!

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monicajay

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009

My sister always asks for this cake on her birthday and it never fails to please. I would like to be able to have home made whipped cream added to this recipe. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it. All and all, this cake is too awesome to pass up!

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Rose Bernal

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Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2008

Was a bit messy to make, but absolutely tasty.

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Michelle Laverdiere

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Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2008

This cake is DELICIOUS! I agree with Southern Yankee, the meringue rose above the pan and then sank. I, too, ended up with a less than beautiful cake. That's why I gave it four stars vice five. But, I'll try again!

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MiMi

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Reviewed: May 18, 2008

This is my absolute favorite cake! It gets kind of messy, but that's part of what makes it so good. You have to eat it within a day or two because of the whipped cream. Never a problem though. I could eat the whole thing by myself in one day! Awesome recipe.

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008

This cake was awesome! I made it (see pic) for my daughter's 3rd birthday... instant hit! The only thing - the meringue expanded beyond the edges of the cake pan & looked horrible when trimmed - so, I got this 'rustic' looking cake. Also - the meringue fell after cooling...not sure if that was me or the recipe. I think this cake would be WONDERFUL without the meringue, as well. (Just increase the amount of whipping cream you use if you want to keep some of the 'height') The citrus in the cake mix was wonderful, but not overpowering. The cake still had a great texture & didn't crumble at all. I would definitely make this again!!

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