Meringue and Sweet Butter Cake Recipe

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • For the Meringue Layers:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 cups (about 14 ounces) granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • For the Sweet Butter and Assembly:
  • 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

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