Will the maple meringue stand up in between layers of a cake?

Question

Making a Maple layer cake for my birthday this month and I am looking for the perfect filling. Please help!

Donna S. · Answer

I will definitely be thinking of you when I take a bite. Thanks for the inspiration!

Happygoin · Answer

Donna, that sounds like a cake I'd love to try.  What an inspired idea to put it on the top.  Sounds great!

Donna S. · Answer

Thanks. I decided to use it on the top, toasted and a Maple pastry cream as the filling with a Maple Buttercream as a dam to keep it in. Appreciate your help!

Happygoin · Answer

In truth, I’ve not made this recipe. But I think I’d be afraid the weight of a cake would make the meringue squish out the sides rather than sit in the middle.

Unless the cake you’re making is particularly light, such as a genoise or sponge cake, I think I’d opt for a more substantial frosting such as a buttercream.

Will the maple meringue stand up in between layers of a cake?

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