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Yield: Makes three 9-inch square cakes

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8 ounces walnut halves (2 1/2 cups), toasted and finely ground (2 cups)

1 cup superfine sugar

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Pinch of salt

8 large egg whites, room temperature

      Cook's Notes

Meringue layers can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature overnight if the humidity is low.

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Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes three 9-inch square cakes

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes three 9-inch square cakes

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes three 9-inch square cakes

Yield: Makes three 9-inch square cakes

Makes three 9-inch square cakes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces walnut halves (2 1/2 cups), toasted and finely ground (2 cups)
  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 large egg whites, room temperature

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment. Using a cake pan or a ruler, trace a 9-inch square on each piece of parchment.

Whisk walnuts, 3/4 cup superfine sugar, the confectioners’ sugar, and salt.

With an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in walnut mixture with a spatula. Spread batter evenly onto traced squares on parchment, and smooth tops.

Bake for 2 1/2 hours. Turn off oven, and let cool in oven until completely dry, about 75 minutes.

Carefully peel meringue layers from parchment, and let cool completely on wire racks.

      Cook's Notes

Meringue layers can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature overnight if the humidity is low.

Cook’s Notes

Meringue layers can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature overnight if the humidity is low.

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