Meringue cake
Description
I'd like to suggest you a wonderful option. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, you need to bake the meringue. You can even do this in advance. In a deep bowl, combine the sugar with the egg whites and beat with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
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2. Using a plate or lid, draw a neat circle on a sheet of parchment paper. Spread the egg whites evenly and place in a preheated oven at 110 degrees.
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Step 3
3. Bake the meringue for a little over two hours. After baking, leave it to cool completely without removing it from the parchment paper.
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4. While the meringue is cooling, you can bake the cake layer. Sift the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and cocoa—into a deep bowl. Add sugar (regular and vanilla). Mix everything well.
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Step 5
5. Separately beat the egg with milk and odorless vegetable oil.
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6. Add the dry ingredients in several batches, continuing to beat.
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7. Pour in boiling water and blend once again. That's it, the batter is ready.
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8. Pour it into a greased heatproof baking dish or one lined with parchment paper, and place in the oven. Bake at 180 degrees for about 45 minutes, until done.
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Step 9
9. The cake needs to be left to cool completely and only then carefully cut.
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Step 10
10. Slightly dry the peanuts in a pan.
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Step 11
11. Clean the nuts and chop them slightly.
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Step 12
12. Beat the softened butter with a mixer until fluffy.
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Step 13
13. Add the condensed milk, continuing to whisk.
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Step 14
14. Now you can start assembling the cake. Soak the cake layer slightly with the cream.
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15. Evenly spread part of the cream over the crust.
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16. Sprinkle with peanuts.
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17. Place the meringue on top, spread with cream, and sprinkle with nuts again.
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18. Cover with the second cake layer. Carefully spread the remaining cream over the sides of the cake.
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19. The final stage is glazing. Chop the chocolate and place it into a small bowl.
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20. Pour in the hot cream and stir until the chocolate has completely dissolved.
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21. Cover the cake with the prepared glaze.
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22. And optionally, decorate with nuts. What a beauty! Let it steep before serving so the cake can soak up the flavors well.