
Meringue cake
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. The delicate yet crunchy Meringue cake will surely please everyone who loves meringue. Light, almost weightless meringue layers with peanuts and a wonderful boiled condensed‑milk cream will leave no one indifferent. A good recipe for a festive table. Your guests will certainly appreciate it. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2

Separate the whites from the yolks. You will need 7–8 medium-sized eggs. Beat the whites first on low speed, then increase the speed. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat. A thick, dense meringue that holds its shape should result.
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Step 3

Roast the peanuts in a pan for 8–10 minutes or toast them in the oven. Then grind them in a blender. Gradually fold them into the thick meringue.
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Step 4

Gently stir with a spatula.
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Step 5

3–4 tablespoons of meringue, spread onto a baking sheet and smooth (the shape doesn’t matter) for dusting the cake. Pipe a few flowers as well for decorating the cake. Divide the remaining meringue into two portions. Draw a circle 20–22 cm in diameter on parchment paper and lay the meringue onto it.
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Step 6

Dry the meringue in the oven for approximately 2 hours at 100 degrees. If you cannot set the temperature, turn the oven to the minimum and slightly open the door. Let the finished layers cool, and only then remove them from the parchment.
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Step 7

Prepare the cake cream. In a bowl, add soft butter and boiled condensed milk.
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Step 8

Whisk the butter with boiled condensed milk using a mixer. The cream is ready. Cool it.
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Step 9

Cake assembly. Spread three tablespoons of cream on each layer.
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Step 10

Spread the cake layer with cream.
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Step 11

Cover with the second layer upside down. Spread the cream on the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 12

Sprinkle the sides of the cake with crushed meringue. Decorate the cake to your taste.
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Step 13

The meringue cake is ready. You can set the table for tea.
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Step 14

Cut the finished cake into pieces.