Triple Berry Meringue Cake

Triple Berry Meringue Cake

summer-light dessert

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 57m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 12m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For berry filling:

For meringue:

Nutritional Information

189
Calories
1g
Fat
42g
Carbohydrate
4g
Protein
38mg
Cholesterol
223mg
Sodium
Triple Berry Meringue Cake

Recipe Description

This easy Triple Berry Meringue Cake recipe features a layer of light and airy sponge cake, triple berry filling, and a dreamy French meringue topping. Sponge cake is a smart shortcut ingredient that makes this recipe super fast and easy. When I’m in the mood, I enjoy making it myself with this easy recipe for Italian sponge cake. However, it tastes great with store-bought sponge cake too.

First, prepare the berry filling. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer and cook, swirling occasionally, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a shallow bowl. Cool completely. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt, cream of tartar, and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Line a springform cake pan with parchment paper so that there is ample overhang. Place the prepared or store-bought sponge cake on the bottom. Spoon the berry filling onto the cake. Top with the meringue and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and perfect. Cool completely before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

To make the Triple Berry Meringue Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Triple Berry Meringue Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine berry filling ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ¼ cups blueberries, 1 ¼ cups raspberries, 1 cup blackberries, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, and 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch.

  2. 2

    Make berry filling

    8 min
    Step 2 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, swirling occasionally, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Chill

    40 min
    Step 3 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Transfer the berry mixture to a shallow bowl and place in the fridge to cool completely, about 40 minutes.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  5. 5

    Whip meringue topping

    5 min
    Step 5 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Meanwhile, make the meringue topping. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 3 large egg whites and a pinch of salt until frothy. Then add ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar and beat until the soft peaks form. Beat on medium speed, adding the confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, until the stiff peaks form.

  6. 6

    Place sponge cake in pan

    1 min
    Step 6 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Place the sponge cake on the bottom of an 8-inch springform cake pan or cake pan lined with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Top sponge cake with berry filling

    1 min
    Step 7 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Spoon the chilled berry filling onto the cake.

  8. 8

    Top with meringue

    1 min
    Step 8 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Spoon the meringue onto the berry filling. Fluff the meringue with the back of a spoon.

  9. 9

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 9 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Triple Berry Meringue Cake

    Cool completely before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

This Triple Berry Meringue Cake has layers of sponge cake, tons of juicy, just-cooked berries, and meringue - a stunning centerpiece for a family dinner party. Give this easy recipe a go soon, post your photo on Instagram and tag @cookmerecipes.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
John Smith
April 17, 2025
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Delicious. I made this cake for my wife's birthday and it was a hit. The combination of berries is perfect, and it was surprisingly easy to put together. Definitely a new family favorite.

Diane
January 20, 2025
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Absolutely delish! Made it for my girls' night, and it was a total showstopper!

Laura Dupont
January 13, 2025
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Oh wow, this Triple Berry Meringue Cake is simply superb! I made it for my own bday bash, and everyone was raving! The berries are sweet and the meringue is like a cloud. Love it!

Brad Thompson
September 28, 2024
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I gotta say, this Triple Berry Meringue Cake is the bomb! Made it for my wife’s bday, and the kids went nuts over it. So easy too! The combo of fresh berries with that fluffy meringue is just next level. Will def make it again!

Wally
September 22, 2024
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Delicious! My kids loved it at the family dinner.

Emily
August 8, 2024
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I really loved making the Triple Berry Meringue Cake! It was a delightful treat for my husband and I during our anniversary. The berry filling was so fresh, and I used store-bought sponge cake for ease. It turned out great and was a hit with our family!

Zara
July 30, 2024
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Oh my gosh, this cake is just wow! Made it for our anniversary, so easy and delish! Unforgettable taste, everyone loved it! Can't wait to bake again!

Danny
April 13, 2024
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Delicious!

Umberto Rinaldi
March 9, 2024
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I made this Triple Berry Meringue Cake for my kids' birthday. They loved the light sponge and fresh berries. It was so easy to prepare, a real treat!

Cathy
December 19, 2023
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Delicious!

Paola
October 31, 2023
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¡Deliciosa!

Olivia
October 18, 2023
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Delicious! I made this cake for my best friend's birthday and everyone loved it. The meringue was so light and fluffy. I've never tried meringue before but this recipe made it super easy. Can't wait to make it again for myself!

Grace
October 7, 2023
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I made this for my husband's birthday, and it turned out delish! The kids loved the berries, and the meringue was super light. So easy, too!

Diane
October 5, 2023
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OMG, this Triple Berry Meringue Cake is a total win! I made it for my hub's b-day, and he loved it! It’s super easy too!

Viola
October 1, 2023
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a hit. The berries added a fresh taste, and the meringue was so light. It felt special yet simple to create, just like our love story.

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