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Anneka ManningAbstract
Deliciously humble, the Lousie cake is a simple layering of shortbread biscuit, raspberry jam and coconut meringue that exist in pure harmony.
More a slice than a cake, I can’t believe I have only just discovered this gem from the land of the long white cloud. I can completely understand why it features fondly in the childhood memories for anyone who grew up in rural New Zealand!
This recipe is part of our Bakeproof: Meringue column. Read tips on how to make the perfect meringue in her column.