Dacquoise facts for kids
A dacquoise (say "dak-WAHZ") is a delicious dessert cake. It's made from layers of light, crispy meringue. These meringue layers often contain ground almonds or hazelnuts. Between the layers, you'll find creamy fillings like whipped cream or buttercream.
The word "dacquoise" comes from French. It means "from Dax," which is a town in southwestern France. This cake is usually served cold and tastes great with fresh fruit.
One special type of dacquoise is called a marjolaine. A marjolaine is long and rectangular. It combines layers of almond and hazelnut meringue with rich chocolate buttercream.
What is a Dacquoise Made Of?
A traditional dacquoise usually has two layers of meringue. These layers are often filled with a creamy buttercream made with egg yolks.
Sometimes, the meringue layers are called meringue japonais. This fancy French name simply means that ground nuts are mixed into the meringue. These nuts can be blanched almonds or hazelnuts. While some dacquoise cakes use meringue japonais, others might use different ingredients to hold the layers together, like a mix of sour cream and chocolates.
Images for kids
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Piping dacquoise discs for mousse cake bases
See also
In Spanish: Dacquoise para niños
