Uruguayan Peach And Meringue Cake (chaja)

This Uruguayan Peach and Meringue Cake, also known as Chaja, is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of peaches with the lightness of meringue. It's a perfect treat for any occasion, and it's sure to impress your guests with its unique flavors and textures.

Uruguayan Peach And Meringue Cake (chaja)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the milk.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange the peach slices on top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
4g
Fat
15g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowls Whisk Spatula

Tools

Oven Mixer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Uruguayan Peach and Meringue Cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use ripe, juicy peaches for this recipe to enhance the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Cost

$15