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Meringata (Cream-filled Meringue Gateaux)

Meringata (Cream-filled Meringue Gateaux)

Meringata (literally “meringued”) refers to any type of cake or dessert with a meringue topping or meringue mixed into it such as meringata di limone (lemon meringue pie) or meringata di panna (meringue cream gateaux, pie, or other dessert). The…

Hazelnut Torte

Hazelnut Torte

Ingredients 10 egg whites 1 cup caster sugar 200 g (7 oz) hazelnut meal 250 ml (8 fl oz) cream ½ tsp instant coffee powder ½ tsp cocoa powder Procedure Preheat oven to very hot—about 230°C (450°F). Whip egg whites…

Egg White Carrot Brownies

Egg White Carrot Brownies

Ingredients 10 egg whites 150 grams white granulated sugar 150 grams flour 100 grams dark cooking chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 100 grams butter, melted and cooled slightly 3 carrots, grated 1 lemon, zested 100 grams walnuts, minced Powdered sugar…

Date Nut Bars

Date Nut Bars

Ingredients 1 cup nuts (e.g., pecans), ground 1 cup seeded dates, ground ½ cup white granulated sugar 3 egg whites ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cream 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1½ cup confectioner’s sugar ¼ cup lemon…

Almond Meringue

Almond Meringue

Ingredients 4 oz (120 g / 3 ea.) egg whites 4 oz (120 g) superfine sugar 4 oz (120 g) almond meal Preparation Whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Add the sugar, a little at a time, and continue…

Vitumbua (Coconut Rice Pancakes)

Vitumbua (Coconut Rice Pancakes)

Vitumbua are baked goods commonly found in Tanzania. They are often eaten for breakfast and are found sold in the streets in many places. The ingredients may vary based on taste and availability, however the base ingredient is rice. It…

Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Swiss meringue buttercream is a variety of buttercream frosting. It is mildly sweet, and it can be used as a filling or frosting. It can also be used to make piped decorations. Ingredients 4 egg whites 300 g white granulated…

Soft Boiled Meringues

Soft Boiled Meringues

Ingredients Meringue 5 weights (e.g. 100 g) egg white 4 weights (e.g. 80 g) white granulated sugar 1 pinch salt Boiling 3 volumes (750 ml) water 2 volumes (500 ml) milk Toppings (as desired) Custard Whipped cream Chocolate sauce Chopped…

Seven Minute Icing

Seven Minute Icing

Ingredients 1 egg white 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp cold water ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp flavoring Procedure Put the egg white, sugar, and water in the top of a double boiler. Place over boiling water and beat…

San Francisco Sourdough Bread

San Francisco Sourdough Bread

Ingredients Sourdough starter 1 lb (450 g) grapes, stemmed 12 oz (340 g) bread flour Water, as needed Bread 8½ oz (225 ml) water, warm (120°F / 49°C) ½ oz (15 g) active dry yeast 1 cup (225 ml) sourdough…

Royal Icing

Royal Icing

Royal icing is a type of icing that dries to a hard sheen. Ingredients 2 large egg whites ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar 2 ½ cups (300 g / 11 oz) confectioners’ sugar Liquid or paste food coloring Procedure In…

Mocha Delight

Ingredients Cake 4 tablespoon butter, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 box (22.5 ounces) brownie mix Frosting 3 egg whites ½ cup white granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 tablespoons warm…