Meringue Cake
/məˈræŋ/noun
A light dessert made of whipped egg whites and sugar, often baked until crisp.
Did you know?The word 'meringue' is believed to come from a possible Swiss dialect term meaning 'to whip,' hinting at an alchemical transformation of ingredients into something ethereal and enchanting.
Etymological Timeline
Late 17th Century
French
meringue
“A whipped mixture of egg whites and sugar, often used in desserts.”
18th Century
French
meringue
“Adopted into English as a name for a specific type of dessert.”
19th Century
English
meringue cake
“A cake that incorporates or is topped with meringue.”
Modern English
English
meringue cake
“Refers to various confections featuring meringue as a primary component.”