Ingredients
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5
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1
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2
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1
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2
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2 1/2
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1/4
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2/3
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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3
Directions
Chocolate Meringue Cake, Oh my gosh, this cake takes time, effort and energy, but the results are WELL worth it and it is actually easier than it looks This is a beautiful cake and everyone RAVES over it You can make the cake layers ahead of time and freeze them for up to a month (thaw them at room tem before assembling the cake) The meringues can be baked a day ahead of time and store in tins The cream cheese filling can be prepared a day ahead of time and refrigerated
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Steps
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1
Done
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For Cake: |
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2
Done
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Beat Egg Whites at High Speed With an Electric Mixer Until Soft Peaks Form; Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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in a Separate Bowl, Beat Butter at Medium Speed Until Creamy. |
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4
Done
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Add Sugar and Beat Well. |
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5
Done
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Add Egg Yolks, One at a Time and Beat Until Well Blended After Each Addition. |
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6
Done
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in a Small Bowl, Combine the Buttermilk and 2 Teaspoons Flavoring. |
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7
Done
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in a Separate Bowl, Combine the Flour, Baking Soda and Cocoa. Add the Dry Mixture to the Butter Mixture, Alternating With the Buttermilk Mixture; Beginning and Ending With the Flour Mixture. Beat at Low Speed After Each Addition Until Well Blended. |
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8
Done
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Stir in the Pecans and Mix Well. |
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9
Done
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Fold in the Beaten Egg Whites and Pour the Batter Into 3 Well Greased 9 Inch Cake Pans. |
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10
Done
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Bake at 350f For 20 Minutes Until a Wooden Toothpick Comes Out Clean. |
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11
Done
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Cool For 10 Minutes in the Pan, Then Remove Cake to Wire Racks to Cool Completely. |
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12
Done
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Cream Cheese Filling: |
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13
Done
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Beat the First Four Ingredients at Medium Speed With an Electric Mixer Until Smooth. Gradually Add the Powdered Sugar, Beating Until Light and Fluffy. |
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14
Done
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Once the Cake Cools Completely, Spread This Filling Between the Layers. |
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15
Done
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Ganache: |
