To prepare a delicious walnut cake with meringue, start by gathering the necessary ingredients. Make sure you have 4 egg whites, 200 g of powdered sugar, 100 g of butter, 150 g of flour, 100 g of ground walnuts, and the juice of one lemon. It is important that all ingredients are at room temperature to facilitate optimal homogenization of the mixture.
The first step is to deal with the egg whites. In a large bowl, add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and start mixing them with an electric mixer. Mix at medium speed until the egg whites become stiff and airy foam. This process will take a few minutes, and the indicator of a correct foam is when you can turn the bowl upside down and the foam remains firm. Once you have achieved this consistency, gradually add the lemon juice and powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to mix. It is essential that the sugar completely dissolves, and the meringue becomes shiny and stiff.
After you have obtained the meringue, it is time to incorporate the melted and cooled butter. Start adding the butter in a thin stream, mixing constantly to incorporate it evenly. Once the butter is well integrated, proceed to add the sifted flour and ground walnuts. Use a spatula to add these ingredients, being careful to incorporate them gently with a folding motion from bottom to top. This way, you will maintain the air in the meringue, which will give the cake a fluffy texture.
Once the batter is homogeneous, prepare a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the pan in the oven. Let the cake bake for about 25-30 minutes or until it turns golden brown and passes the toothpick test. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.
After the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. This step is important as it will allow the steam to escape, and the cake will have a better texture. Once it has cooled completely, slice it and serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant look. This walnut cake with meringue is perfect for any occasion, being a delicious and refined choice.
The first step is to deal with the egg whites. In a large bowl, add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and start mixing them with an electric mixer. Mix at medium speed until the egg whites become stiff and airy foam. This process will take a few minutes, and the indicator of a correct foam is when you can turn the bowl upside down and the foam remains firm. Once you have achieved this consistency, gradually add the lemon juice and powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to mix. It is essential that the sugar completely dissolves, and the meringue becomes shiny and stiff.
After you have obtained the meringue, it is time to incorporate the melted and cooled butter. Start adding the butter in a thin stream, mixing constantly to incorporate it evenly. Once the butter is well integrated, proceed to add the sifted flour and ground walnuts. Use a spatula to add these ingredients, being careful to incorporate them gently with a folding motion from bottom to top. This way, you will maintain the air in the meringue, which will give the cake a fluffy texture.
Once the batter is homogeneous, prepare a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the pan in the oven. Let the cake bake for about 25-30 minutes or until it turns golden brown and passes the toothpick test. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.
After the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. This step is important as it will allow the steam to escape, and the cake will have a better texture. Once it has cooled completely, slice it and serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant look. This walnut cake with meringue is perfect for any occasion, being a delicious and refined choice.
Ingredients
-8 egg whites -1 pinch of salt -1 tablespoon of lemon juice -200 g powdered sugar -150 g melted and cooled butter / margarine -150 g flour -100 g coarsely chopped walnuts Optional, dust with powdered sugar before slicing