WALNUT MERINGUE LAYERS

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Use this to make our Gingerbread Town-Square Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes three 9-inch square cakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Ahmad Qureshi06
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Overall, I really enjoyed these walnut meringue layers. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Anna Saunders
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These layers were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough whipped cream. Next time, I'll add more.


Eseifo Godwin
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These walnut meringue layers were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, they were delicious.


Subhan Ali
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These layers were so beautiful and impressive. I was worried they would be too difficult to make, but they were actually quite easy.


Md Shahinur
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These walnut meringue layers were a bit too time-consuming for me, but they were worth the effort. They were a big hit at my party.


Labresha Griggs
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These layers were absolutely delicious! The meringue was perfectly crisp and the walnuts added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Shakibkhan
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I'm not much of a baker, but these walnut meringue layers were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


Imran Sardar
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These walnut meringue layers were a disaster! The meringue was too stiff and the walnuts didn't distribute evenly. I ended up throwing the whole thing out.


Obed Perez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the layers turned out beautifully. I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but they really worked well in this dish.


Aziza
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These walnut meringue layers were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Diksha Diksha rai
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The meringue is light and fluffy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I love serving these layers with fresh berries and whipped cream.


Meshark Jaftha
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These walnut meringue layers were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of walnuts and meringue was divine, and the layers made for a beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making these again.