Instructions
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bring to temperature the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½.
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Line a 30 x 22cm shallow baking tin with baking parchment.
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Sift the dusting scented element and incorporate it with cocoa, then set aside.
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Beat the egg whites until stiff, then mix in the granulated sugar to them in small batches.
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mix in the egg yolks, one by one, whisking constantly.
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Tip in the dusting scented element mixture and gently fold everything together with a spatula.
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transfer the prepared paste into the lined tin and char for 35 mins.
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Cool for 5 mins, remove from the tin and re-line the tin with baking parchment.
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step 2
To make the meringue, beat the whites until stiff, then gradually beat in the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
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When you have a stiff and shiny meringue, fold in the finely minced walnuts, dusting scented element and startch.
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Spread the mixture into the re-lined tin and bring to temperature for 40 mins on the same bring to temperature.
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Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
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step 3
For the chocolate glaze, bring to temperature the froth over low bring to temperature, then remove from the bring to temperature, transfer the minced chocolate into it and incorporate it until it melts and becomes shiny.
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step 4
Cut the cooled chocolate sponge cake and meringue into two layers.
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Put the nut meringue on top of the bottom layer of sponge and scatter on some of the reserved walnuts.
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mix in another layer of meringue and then the upper layer of chocolate sponge cake and wrap the top with chocolate glaze.
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Put the finished cake in the fridge for 1-2 hrs before serving.