Comments on: Eton Mess Cake

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:16:28 +0000

This cake is delicious and stunning to look at. Wow from all my guests.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Sat, 24 May 2025 07:49:26 +0000

Hi Jane. I’d like to bake the sponges the day before I need them and then decorate with cream on the day. Would I still need to refrigerate the sponges or can they be wrapped in cling film and placed in an airtight container until I decorate? Thanks!

By: Irene

Irene — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:35:22 +0000

Hi!! I made two smaller versions of this on Saturday and they went down a treat! It was quite original too, as we don’t have Eton Mess in Spain, so perfect! The only thing I expected that didn’t happen was the meringue to be “crunchy” once you eat the cake. I guess the cream meant too much moisture, but it hasn’t been a problem with my pavlovas. I assembled the cake the morning of, so I don’t know what I did wrong or if it is just meant to be like that. I think next time I’ll add the top meringue just before serving. Thank-you so much! I’ve baked so many of your recipes so far, both from the blog and the books, and it’s always spot on! ♥️

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:31:00 +0000

Hi do you think I could use a cream cheese icing as the filling and covering and the keep everything else the same?

By: Viv

Viv — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:44:58 +0000

I don’t have a fan oven ,what temperature should I use ?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:22:15 +0000

Hi, I would like to make this using 3, 6inch tins. What ratio on the ingredients do I need to use?

By: Jane's Patisserie

Jane's Patisserie — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:18:00 +0000

In reply to Carly. Hiya! I personally have not tried this, however it is definitely worth a go! Enjoy! x

By: Carly

Carly — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:59:43 +0000

Hi Jane, Could this be made into a gluten free version? By substituting the flour for GF self raising flour? Or would I have to add another binding agent? Thanks

By: Jane's Patisserie

Jane's Patisserie — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:47:52 +0000

In reply to ESie. Hiya! The night before will be fine, try putting it in the fridge an hour or so before your journey and it will be fine! Buttercream would also be slightly better! Hope this helps! x

By: ESie

ESie — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:50:51 +0000

Hi Jane,
Could I make this cake on a Friday, assemble it and put it in the fridge overnight for a Saturday garden party? I also need to transport it in the car for 30 mins.
Should I use butter cream instead? And if I bake the night before will the strawberries make the cake soggy?

By: Jane's Patisserie

Jane's Patisserie — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:37:28 +0000

In reply to Jo.

The cake shouldn’t be out of the fridge as it’s a fresh product – it should be served immediately due to the fresh elements! x

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:48:52 +0000

In reply to Kathryn. Hi Jane, how long do you think this will be ok out of the fridge? I don’t want it to go soggy

By: Jane's Patisserie

Jane's Patisserie — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:01:18 +0000

In reply to Em. Yayyy I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you xx

By: Em

Em — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:52:38 +0000

Amazing recipe made today fresh for a birthday. I’m never confident with cakes over traybakes but this changed my mind! Delicious and light. I added which chocolate shards to the top for decoration. I used two 8 inch tins with the same amount of ingredients. Baked in 35 mins. Thanks 🙏